ash_102 's review for:

The Women's Courtyard by Khadija Mastur

4.0

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There are books, that in an effort to pass on their message, will make it the only purpose of the book. It shows in their writing, how in every line there are sentences or philosophies to uncover and puzzle through. Yet there are some books that do not press on their messages in a way that feels so forced so open, there's a subtle of weaving of all the things and nuances it wishes to display in perhaps the most simplest of terms. This was one such book. I started it with ease, the prose was no trouble at all, the premise did not feel heavy to gaurd against, all in all I thought I was in for a another generic feminist read. I am glad to say the book didn't land my expectations. Through its simple writing, it told of us a story that felt so real that I could see it to happening to women all around the world even now. The book dealt with themes of patriarchal systems, beliefs and the act of trying to break oneself free from it. It was refreshing to see the silent side of patriarchy and oppression in it. The way it silently wounds up in a women's thoughts and actions. Overall I loves its resprentation of how a patriarchal society affects women inetllectualy,physically and emotionally.