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Afghanistan by Alex Ullmann follows Patrick Scheffler, a young New York magazine editor, who embarks on a journey through Europe after personal setbacks, including a breakup and a violent mugging, intending to eventually reach the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. His travels bring him to Switzerland and France, where he grapples with his past and rescues his girlfriend's brother, ultimately reflecting on his life's transformative events. This novel includes depictions of substance use disorder and situations of violence.