A review by thisbookishcat
If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English by Noor Naga

challenging dark sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Man, it had me until part 3. Part 3 was was too meta and in "the real world" in the writers circle - it felt too self-serving. I would have rathered part 3 be when she is back in the US and going through the therapy to cope with what took place - that would have been more satisfactory. Instead part 3 was a dissection of what happened and then a justification of why it was valid - no thanks, I can decide that for myself.