A review by rustedpages
Minaret by Leila Aboulela

5.0

Minaret follows the story of Najwa, who is forced to flee her home in Sudan, to London, when civil war breaks out. Contrary to what I expected, I really enjoyed this book. The simplicity of it is a breath of fresh air. The writing is incredibly stripped back and straightforward but I think that is its charm. The different ways the characters navigate their faith is realistic and relatable. It reminds me of how uniquely everyone struggles. I even enjoyed the romance (something I rarely enjoy). I think I might have to look into Leila Aboulela’s other works.