Seventeen characters and one more, by: Fayez Al-Jarees

The book addresses the internal struggle and multiple personalities of a hero suffering from depression and personal crises, as he reviews his life through seventeen different personalities, each representing a side of his psyche. The work is considered deep in its perspective, as it focuses on topics of mental health, identity, and the attempt to find meaning in life. The novel revolves around the writer's journey through depression, loneliness, and self-discovery, with each chapter revealing a new personality that shows the complexity of his thoughts and feelings. The hero uses writing as a means to cope with his darkest moments, along with fleeting moments of hope, capturing his attempts to reconcile with his past, understand his present, and explore the possibilities of his future.