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nearnik's review
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
mesal's review
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
I'd already read one of these stories a very long time ago, so accidentally discovering a collection of similar ones from an excellent writer made for an engrossing way to spend my time.
alisha94's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
thesagereader's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
veeronald's review
informative
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
vivianfonseca's review
4.0
A friend of mine was letting go of her physical books and kindly gifted me her whole collection by Naguib Mahfouz. She was sure I'd love his work... and she was absolutely right. Even though I've been slumping hard, I still blazed through this book.
4.5★
4.5★
beautifullybookishbethany's review
4.0
Actual Rating: 4.5 stars
A lovely little collection of short stories from a brilliant writer! I'm glad I finally got around to reading these. Most of them feel like fables or fairytales, with twists and messaging that still feel relevant more than half a century later. If you haven't read Naguib Mahfouz before, I would recommend trying this collection out. They are all stories inspired by Egyptian history and give a nice flavor for his writing style, but in a very brief volume.
A lovely little collection of short stories from a brilliant writer! I'm glad I finally got around to reading these. Most of them feel like fables or fairytales, with twists and messaging that still feel relevant more than half a century later. If you haven't read Naguib Mahfouz before, I would recommend trying this collection out. They are all stories inspired by Egyptian history and give a nice flavor for his writing style, but in a very brief volume.
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