Sara Hussein

Sara Hussein is the main character in Laila Lalami's novel 'The Dream Hotel.' She is an archivist and mother of twins who becomes a victim of a dystopian justice system that punishes individuals based on their dreams. After an implant intended to improve her sleep reveals that she has dreamed of committing murder, Sara is detained at a women's retention center, where she faces the challenges of a system that judges her not by her actions but by her thoughts. Her story explores themes of surveillance, freedom, and the implications of technology on personal safety and justice.