Zeina by Nawal El Saadawi

Zeina

Nawal El Saadawi with Amira Nowaira (Translator)

251 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction feminism challenging informative inspiring slow-paced

Description

"More than any other woman, Nawal El Saadawi has come has come to embody the trials of Arab feminism."--San Francisco Chronicle"The leading spokeswoman on the status of women in the Arab World."--Guardian"Saadawi writes with directness and passion...

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Community Reviews Summary of 30 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.05

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