readmore's review
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This translation gives as much insight into the thoughts and biases of Richard Burton as it does into traditions of early Arabic storytelling.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Violence
Minor: Cannibalism, Death, Kidnapping, Rape, and Torture
I've added trigger warnings for some categories, but feel an explanation is helpful: there's nothing super graphic, but these are stories of a time when women were not considered equal, and they include several battles and wars, which is where the violence enters the book.
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