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I really liked this opening, just my cup of tea for a novel's writing style. I have to believe that I will enjoy this book. I own three others by this author, including two non fiction books about her experiences as a medical doctor and as a prisoner in Egypt. I've liked everything I read by her and can recommend them highly.
Twenty years ago when my budget was bigger her books were very difficult to find in English. I must thank Christina at The Blue Bookcase who generously sent me God Dies by the Nile after my comments on her review of it here. She read it as the June selection for A Year of Feminist Classics.
Leave links if you've reviewed this author, I'd love to read them. Have you read any good fiction of modern Egyptian authors or settings?
Very nice! I have not even heard of this author :)
ReplyDeleteVery intriguing. If you finish it before the end of July please post a link on my Middle East Reading Challenge as I am sure people would like to learn about a good Egypt book. http://www.helensbookblog.com/2010/07/middle-east-reading-challenge-reviews.html
ReplyDeleteI like that...it's suspenseful. It hints at mysterious things ahead.
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I love how that first sentence sets the scene, evoking all those sounds and introducing us to the world. I think that's what a first line should do: place you somewhere.
ReplyDeleteOoh this sounds like it's beautifully written :) I hope the rest of it stays that way too!
ReplyDeleteWith all the unrest in Egypt the past few months, I've been looking to read more about life over there. I will definitely check Saadawi out. Thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteO I like that. It reads like the opening of a classic.
ReplyDeleteGreat teaser!
Here is my BBF :)
this sounds wonderful! the beginning you quoted is very poetic.
ReplyDeleteI read Searching and it was good, except for some few places. She's created a sub-genre all her own.
ReplyDeleteI like the imagery of that first line. It's poetic and lovely.
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Thanks for the shout-out! I'm glad you like it so far. Can't wait to read your review.
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds like my cup of tea.
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