A review by jenail
Sabriya: Damascus Bitter Sweet by Ulfat Idilbi

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

My absolute favorite book. The first time I read it (not on my own accord but for a class) I read it all in one night, closed the book and sobbed. An amazing characterization of Syria during the French mandate and an excellent message on Arab feminism that I don't think any western feminist pieces have captured.