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raysofs 's review for:
River Spirit
by Leila Aboulela
4.5⭐️
A captivating story about the Turkish and British occupation of Sudan, this novel highlights themes of womanhood, religious fanaticism, slavery, and various forms of freedom—especially for the character Zamzam, who is sold from one person to another, with the river serving as her only true anchor and place of refuge. I particularly enjoyed the narrative style, each chapter follows a different character’s perspective, offering their unique account of events. This structure isn’t easy to pull off, but Aboulela handles it seamlessly, allowing the story to unfold beautifully.
A captivating story about the Turkish and British occupation of Sudan, this novel highlights themes of womanhood, religious fanaticism, slavery, and various forms of freedom—especially for the character Zamzam, who is sold from one person to another, with the river serving as her only true anchor and place of refuge. I particularly enjoyed the narrative style, each chapter follows a different character’s perspective, offering their unique account of events. This structure isn’t easy to pull off, but Aboulela handles it seamlessly, allowing the story to unfold beautifully.