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In Arabian Nights: A Caravan of Moroccan Dreams by Tahir Shah

clairediblasi's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

5.0

_krissy_'s review against another edition

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5.0

A beautiful story about telling (and hearing) stories in Morocco. It made me instantly want to learn Arabic and run off to the desert. It was a very difficult book to put down, and it really draws the reader in to the everyday (expat) life in Casablanca. Not the glory days of the town, but what it's like today, living in an old house and talking to old men over endless cups of black coffee. Charming!

cojen13's review against another edition

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4.0

Loved this book; it was completely transporting!

jladuke's review against another edition

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5.0

In Arabian Nights was another wonderful book by Tahir Shah. It broadened my understanding of Moroccan culture and of the value of storytelling, while at the same time being highly entertaining. I will be re-reading this book at some point in the future!

beckyroe's review against another edition

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inspiring reflective slow-paced

3.5

voe's review against another edition

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2.0

Not for me, I guess

kdominey's review against another edition

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adventurous informative medium-paced

4.0

azhelene27's review against another edition

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4.0

An interesting book that sheds light on the unique culture in the Middle East and the power of storytelling. Shah's writing is intelligent and funny, and it's easy to see why he has fallen in love with the people of Morocco.

richard_f's review against another edition

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4.0

A very good story of stories. An travel instruction. Motivates me to return to Morocco to explore much deeper!
A blessing.

csfrj_'s review against another edition

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5.0

Amazing. Made me travel in my mind and dreams about stories, Morocco and Magic Carpets!