Rabih Alameddine, the author known for weaving personal experiences into his storytelling, discusses his latest novel featuring Raja, a philosophy teacher living with his elderly mother, Zalfa, in a cramped Beirut apartment. They explore the humor and tension in their relationship, alongside the warmth of companionship between two older women. Alameddine reflects on family influence in writing, the role of memory loss, and how humor becomes essential for navigating life's challenges, illustrating the richness of non-linear narratives.
