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Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arab by Jean Sasson
2 reviews
siushi's review
dark
sad
fast-paced
Updating my review after some thought;
Even if this novel isn’t true or entirely true, it’s still an important book, because all the things mentioned in it do happen in the world. And in all parts of the world, not just in the Middle East. Perhaps on a smaller scale, but nevertheless, a million unfair impediments exist in a woman’s life that stop her from achieving her fullest potential and her happiness. I’m deleting the rating as well because this is real life and it cannot be minimized to a few stars.
Old review;
At first, I was really into it. Then it all started to feel like too much? It was very cinematic and became harder and harder to believe. No doubt women go through this kind of abuse and oppression in all parts of the world, but especially in that part. But I also looked into the lawsuits against Sasson, claiming she had plagiarized someone else? So the credibility of the book is a little shaky.
My other major complaint is that the book reeked of white savior complex. It got really insufferable towards the end.
But if this story is true, then, well, Sultana is iconic.
Worth the read, imo.
Even if this novel isn’t true or entirely true, it’s still an important book, because all the things mentioned in it do happen in the world. And in all parts of the world, not just in the Middle East. Perhaps on a smaller scale, but nevertheless, a million unfair impediments exist in a woman’s life that stop her from achieving her fullest potential and her happiness. I’m deleting the rating as well because this is real life and it cannot be minimized to a few stars.
Old review;
At first, I was really into it. Then it all started to feel like too much? It was very cinematic and became harder and harder to believe. No doubt women go through this kind of abuse and oppression in all parts of the world, but especially in that part. But I also looked into the lawsuits against Sasson, claiming she had plagiarized someone else? So the credibility of the book is a little shaky.
My other major complaint is that the book reeked of white savior complex. It got really insufferable towards the end.
But if this story is true, then, well, Sultana is iconic.
Worth the read, imo.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Emotional abuse, Murder, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Confinement, Domestic abuse, and Violence
maria_valentine's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Sexism, and Misogyny
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Infertility, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Domestic abuse, Incest, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts
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