In Ashraf El-Ashmawy's brilliant satire, the Giza Zoo becomes a microcosm of Egyptian society. When lioness cubs are born, the event is seized by a corrupt director and sensationalist media, transforming it into a national spectacle. This distraction diverts public attention from rampant corruption. Through the eyes of an idealistic veterinarian and an ambitious journalist, the novel exposes manipulation, the decay of integrity, and a society fed on illusions. It's a powerful, allegorical tale about a nation losing its way.