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_aia_'s review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
scabral's review against another edition
3.0
Muito interessante, mesmo para mim que não costumo me interessar muito pelo tema das religiões. Ao menos aprendi alguma coisa…e, claro, muito bem escrito como tudo do Amin Maalouf!
emna_bellucci's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
hananhn's review against another edition
3.0
أجمل ما في هذا الكتاب هو الأسلوب و السرد التاريخي الذي يشتهر به أمين معلوف
murcatto's review
4.0
The Gardens of Light tells of the prophet/sage Mani who lived in the third century ad.
The story follows Mani's life, from his birth to his torturous death. The book centers on Mani but it also gives a great historical view of the Sassanid empire during that time. I especially loved the little gems of historical information on both the Sassanid and Roman empire Maalouf has dropped in to this story.
It does tend to be more of a historical book than a novel as Maalouf likes to stay true to the original story witout adding any great embellishments. However this does not mean that the book is too dry as Maalouf's biggest strength is that he can make any historical figure come alive. Giving them real depth in character and emotions.
The story follows Mani's life, from his birth to his torturous death. The book centers on Mani but it also gives a great historical view of the Sassanid empire during that time. I especially loved the little gems of historical information on both the Sassanid and Roman empire Maalouf has dropped in to this story.
It does tend to be more of a historical book than a novel as Maalouf likes to stay true to the original story witout adding any great embellishments. However this does not mean that the book is too dry as Maalouf's biggest strength is that he can make any historical figure come alive. Giving them real depth in character and emotions.
adham_kamar's review against another edition
4.0
عبق روائي اعشقه يلامس جانب لم يفلح اي كاتب في الوصول اليه، ببداية مضجرة لم التمس اعلام روايه رائعة كما بدت لي في النهاية ، حبكة واضحة لكن جميلة ، و حقاً (( سمعت من فمه الحقائق التي كانت في نفسي فالمرء لا يسمع قط إلا صوت نفسه)) على الرغم من وجود " تخبيصات " امين معلوف المعهوده و" تريمزه الواضح " لكن في النهايه تجد ان ذلك كان ضروري لفكرته عن تدنيس الايمان بالسياسه ، و السحر في هذه الرواية انها جعلتني اطوي آخر صفحات الكتاب على صدى عبارات النبي بدعوة إلى إحياء سماحة دين النبي ماني .