A review by ameliasbooks
If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English: A Novel by Noor Naga

challenging dark informative reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

Experimental in the way I like. Interesting insights into Egyptian society and also into what it means to be an expat and returning to a country or visiting the country of your ancestors for the first time. Who are you as a person, what makes you and where do feel like you belong?
It checks on your viewpoints and prejudices.
Not sure about part three, but I can see, what it was trying to do.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Addiction, Misogyny, Classism, Sexism, Stalking, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Rape, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual content