The two rulers

Few are the novels that drew inspiration from the sea in Oman; although the Omanis have long been known as a nation of sailors. That is why the novel "Barr al-Hukman" is very important; because it narrates an imaginary story set in the Arabian Sea adjacent to the coasts of Oman from the eastern side, a sea whose depths are filled with inspiring tales of Omani sailors, and the author was able to awaken a wonderful part of them. Additionally, the novel managed to escape the usual pitfalls of historical novels; it did not succumb to the desire for boring digressions or naive educational tendencies. Hilal Al-Hajri, poet, despite the author's claim that "Barr al-Hukman" is not a historical account, it is largely so. Therefore, I consider this latest novel an important history and an accurate description of what stirs in the belly of the Arabian desert of conspiracies, livelihood issues, and power struggles. The novel is capable of deeply engaging you with knowledge of the place, time, and current issues, and it enables it to explore the depths of the desert man's soul. It can inspire and provoke you to discover the ending and perhaps draw your foot to see those places rich in imagination and treasures. I loved "Barr al-Hukman" sincerely and consider it the most beautiful and truthful work written by Al-Akhzami. Badria Al-Shihi, novelist When Mabhout speaks, the sea falls silent, that is what "Mahout" said in her secret love... Therefore, you will later realize, without feeling at first, that this novel draws you into its details as if the astonishment of the desert upon seeing the sea for the first time, deliberately immerses you into the essence of its main hero, surrounding him to encompass you. It is a "Mabhoutian" biography written with the water of the generous, calm Arabian Sea, and stormy when angry, thus making you an eyewitness to what will happen later! Nasser Al-Badri, poet