Love in the Kingdom of Oil by Nawal El Saadawi

Love in the Kingdom of Oil

Nawal El Saadawi

134 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction feminism challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A woman disappears without trace. The investigating policeman enquires: was she of dubious morals? Nobody understands how a woman could simply walk away, leaving husband and home behind. After all, in the kingdom of oil, no woman has ever dared di...

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Community Reviews Summary of 26 reviews

Moods

challenging 80%
dark 80%
mysterious 60%
emotional 40%
reflective 40%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

2.55

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