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Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arab by Jean Sasson
2 reviews
yazzoreads's review against another edition
2.75
the stories in this book are traumatising and a tw rly should be noted for its graphic violence and sa. it is a ‘page turner’ and very fast paced and does give an insight into the struggles (or potential struggles if not buying into the authenticity of the novel) of women in sultanas position but i would say is no where near representative of women today in the middle east. i can see the damage this book can do for those reading with no prior knowledge of the region other than sensationalised media and damaging oritentalist thought.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Child death, Death, Islamophobia, Violence, Sexism, Religious bigotry, and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Suicide attempt and Slavery
johannslauren15's review
4.0
Graphic: Trafficking, Violence, Torture, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Incest, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Slavery, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Gore, War, Terminal illness, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death of parent, Classism, and Hate crime
Minor: Religious bigotry, Infertility, and Abandonment