The second volume of Riad Sattouf’s autobiographical graphic series continues the account of the author's childhood in the Middle East during 1984–1985. Through the lens of a child's perception, the book illustrates the cultural, political, and social characteristics of life in Syria during the rule of Hafez al-Assad. With humor and depth, the author explores the contrasts between Western and Middle Eastern worldviews, revealing the complexities of growing up across two different cultural environments.