Ashraf Frugh's "A School on the Other Side of the Bridge" provides a thought-provoking analysis of Afghan society, delving into the detrimental impacts of superstition and stagnation from both social and psychological perspectives. The teenage protagonist of the novel is compelled to adopt irrational and superstitious beliefs due to a tumultuous family life and limited educational and economic opportunities. Frugh's novel examines the psychological and social factors that drive younger generations towards radical and extreme ideologies. The novel follows the journey of young Afghans as they attempt to find their place in society, often encountering impediments due to their financial limitations and lack of knowledge, which inadvertently leads them down a path towards extremist groups.