A review by melindagallagher
A Girl Like That by Tanaz Bhathena

4.0

Set in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the author explores what it means to be a woman in a strict Muslim country. The religious police play a big role in the novel. The two main characters, though dead, are very likable and strong. Zarin is a complicated young lady with a very complicated past, living with her aunt who is very hard to like and understand. The main theme of being female in a Middle East country is something we need in our collections. The book should provide some great discussions for a book club.