by Kaveh Akbar
First published 2023
As the final patrons depart, bartender Iman pours one last round. Haunted by a tragic past, he must confront his demons and the uncertain future that awaits him beyond the bar's walls. With his addiction and lost relationships weighing him down, Iman faces a night of reckoning - cling to the familiar comfort of the bar, or risk it all for a chance at redemption.
Genres: drama, literary-fiction, addiction, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-redemption, facing-the-past
150 pages · Paperback · Sarabande Books
Content warnings: addiction, alcohol-abuse, depression, mental-illness