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The Women's Courtyard
by Khadija Mastoor
This was a difficult novel to review. It’s good, let’s start there. It’s definitely worth reading. I personally love a book that is critical of everything—nothing is objectively good or bad, and good and bad can be found in everything. That measured judgement is frequently lacking, especially in a novel, where it’s extraordinarily easy to be reductive in assessments.
All of that said, the genius child that Aliya is a bit convenient. She always has measured judgement, respect for elders, even when they don’t deserve it, an unfailing commitment to her values and moral code—she literally never does anything wrong, while simultaneously recognizing the failings of others.
But, it was an enjoyable read.
All of that said, the genius child that Aliya is a bit convenient. She always has measured judgement, respect for elders, even when they don’t deserve it, an unfailing commitment to her values and moral code—she literally never does anything wrong, while simultaneously recognizing the failings of others.
But, it was an enjoyable read.