A review by nkashyap
Minaret by Leila Aboulela

2.0

This book was interesting because the first part takes place during a coup in Sudan. I know very little about Sudanese history and I enjoyed learning a little bit. However, it was hard for me to relate to the main character. Perhaps that is because she is very religious and I am not, but I suspect that another author would have been able to help the reader understand and relate to the character despite differences. Overall, the book is ok. Worth a read but not my favorite.