Nazik Saba Yared's novel, 'The Burden of Time,' offers a poignant and introspective look into the Lebanese Civil War's psychological impact. The narrative follows a young woman navigating the daily realities and emotional turmoil of a city under siege. Yared masterfully explores themes of memory, loss, and the suffocating weight of a present defined by conflict. The book is a powerful testament to the human spirit's resilience amidst chaos and the enduring scars that war leaves on the individual psyche and collective memory, making it a crucial piece of modern Arab literature.