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readingafrica's review against another edition
3.0
I couldn't quite connect to the characters in the different short stories, and I think there were some cultural references that flew over my head.
lottie1803's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
avsharp's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
girlglitch's review against another edition
3.0
This collection of vignettes gives an interesting snapshot onto life in a modern Cairo neighbourhood, filled with life, humour and a sense of magical realism. The Quarter is definitely best read through: individually, some of the stories lack impact, but together they take on an almost mythic quality.
*Thank you to ThePigeonhole.com for sharing this story!*
*Thank you to ThePigeonhole.com for sharing this story!*
coriandercake's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
Very intriguing but the stories (they're more like vignettes) were too short occasionally, a fact highlighted by the shortness of the book overall. It is, however, a collection of stories discovered posthumously
Very intriguing but the stories (they're more like vignettes) were too short occasionally, a fact highlighted by the shortness of the book overall. It is, however, a collection of stories discovered posthumously
alexniehans's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
harinid's review against another edition
2.0
I picked up this book having read an article about the lost stories by Mahfouz, a nobel prize winning author; expecting vivid captivating narratives of Cairo. Not sure if it was lost in translation but the language left much to be desired. The collection of short stories felt more like a collection of superstitions held by the residents of the quarter without really exposing the value system leading to the same.