abz2201's review against another edition
5.0
This book is beautiful and wonderful on so many levels it beggars belief. I shook with rage and cried angry tears as events unfolded in Egypt, a country so far from me. The writing and narration is powerful and it's impossible to not be swept up in the events the author describes. The writing made me want to visit every single place described in the book and that's definitely on my bucket list now. I never even had a bucket list before so the book's impact is enormous, as you can see.
sincitylibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
A fantastic telling of the events, filtered through art and memory, that expresses truth that facts and news can never communicate. A hopeful book, and one that is important in preserving the truth that peaceful revolution can be a reality. Sadly, it looks as if much more work is ahead for Egyptians to preserve the vision of Tahir.
nikikalyvides's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
qa9's review against another edition
4.0
Kind of confusing at times, especially for someone without an extensive knowledge of the Arab Spring generally and its effect in Egypt specifically.
Still, I learned so much. I loved the on-the-ground components of this book. I loved the inclusion of online links that provided even more of a direct on-the-ground perspective to these events.
Great book, do read, with a computer and internet access at hand and a history book nearby as well to clarify the time shifts Soueif utilizes.
Still, I learned so much. I loved the on-the-ground components of this book. I loved the inclusion of online links that provided even more of a direct on-the-ground perspective to these events.
Great book, do read, with a computer and internet access at hand and a history book nearby as well to clarify the time shifts Soueif utilizes.
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