I loved this book! It was a great, emotional read that pulls at the heartstrings. I love how Eman made references to Islam.
I loved this book! It was a great, emotional read that pulls at the heartstrings. I love how Eman made references to Islam.
I liked this book. Operation Desert Storm from the Saudi perspective was not something I had read about before, and Muneer was the first Arabic man I‘ve read about who believed in restrictions against women but who wasn‘t portrayed as a villain. I wish the author had gone more into the motivations of Saeedah, and the ending was a little bumpy. Overall a good read, and I hope there will be more by this author. #ReadingAsia2021
I went to get my bum shoulder checked out at the doctor this morning and ouch that hurt. So I called in sick this afternoon and spent the time reading in the sun with this little girl. Good medicine.
This wasn‘t what I expected - and turned out to be better. I thought this was a bit of a mystery/thriller but it was a rich, complex family saga with beautifully constructed characters. With some of the time jumps, I didn‘t really see how Saeedah turned into the character she became (same for a few pieces of Hannah‘s story) but Muneer‘s story flowed seamlessly for me.
Book 4/5 for #MarvellousMarch
LOVED this book featuring Saudi characters. Excellent themes on morality, complex personal histories and the trauma of loss. #bookreview #bookblogger #booknerd #bookstagram #bookish #2021reads
I loved the idea of this novel, but the jarring timeline & POV jumps made it difficult to follow. So much potential!!
This is a saga that spans the US and #SaudiArabia as a wife runs from her husband with her 3 yo daughter. There is a lot of trauma in the rip between father and daughter, and he never forgets her. The daughter and mother have a contentious relationship once the father re-enters the picture.
#readingAsia2021 #audiobook
I think I‘m going to try #20in4 this time! These are my goal books. I‘ll probably try to get through another #audiobook, too.
A family saga set in the States and Saudi Arabia, this one spans decades and is heartbreaking. I learned a lot about Saudi culture and enjoyed my first book written by a Saudi female author.
Full review: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKZiR0cgN1N/?igshid=1iutrajrz6cph
Thank you @Tin_House for the gifted ARC!
A story that will bring a lot of discussions about a family divided.
http://obsessedbookaholic.com/2021/01/20/bride-of-the-sea-mini-book-review/