"The Mess and the Old Dogs" is an exciting novel in which the author Daouad Ashour brings to life the defeats and victories of the characters in their search for justice, faith and mutual understanding. The main character, thorough and deep Chari, goes in search of the truth, which revolves around a kaleidoscope of mysterious intrigues. The author masterfully reveals the complex world of intertwined destinies, where each character is a separate puzzle of the overall picture, where every step brings new discoveries and threats. Will Chara be able to untangle the knots of social problems, or will the threat overtake him at every step? "Mess and Old Dogs" is a book about courage, dedication and the exhausting path to the light of hope, where the darkness is constantly pressing in and adding a flood of ridicule.