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The Bitter Orange Tree
The Bitter Orange Tree | Jokha Alharthi
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The new novel from the International Booker Prize-winning author of Celestial Bodies NARINJAH tells the story of Omani student Zuhur at a British university as she reflects on her relationship with her grandmother, who passed away just after Zuhur left the country. Bint Amir is not, we learn, related to Zuhur by blood - but by an emotional bond far stronger; as the historical narrative of the grandmother's challenged circumstances unfurls, so too does the story of Zuhur's lonely and unfulfilled present, one narrative segueing into another as social status, wealth, desire and female agency are explored in a literary tour de force.
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Gissy
The Bitter Orange Tree | Jokha Alharthi
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Mehso-so

A story about Zuhour, her relationship with Bint Aamirs. Story goes from past to present to see how Zuhour will adapt her life in Britain. During the past narrative you will see their cultural roots. The story has many beautiful passages but I was sometimes confused which character was narrating. I found loose beautiful parts without connection. Maybe a re-read will help me to understand it better. 3⭐️

Gissy I still want to read her novel Celestial Bodies.

4th and last book read during August 2022 #20in4 Special Readathon @Andrew65

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S3V3N Sorry that it was just so-so. I saw it on your Litsy TBR List and thought it may be interesting. 2y
TheAromaofBooks Gorgeous cover!!! 2y
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