102 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780863566103
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Saqi Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A young Egyptian woman clashes with her traditional family when she chooses a career in medicine. Rather than submit to an arranged marriage and motherhood, she cuts her hair short and works fiercely to realise her dreams. At medical school, she b...
Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews
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inspiring 50%
challenging 30%
emotional 30%
hopeful 30%
sad 30%
dark 10%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 37%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Average rating
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102 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780863566103
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Saqi Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A young Egyptian woman clashes with her traditional family when she chooses a career in medicine. Rather than submit to an arranged marriage and motherhood, she cuts her hair short and works fiercely to realise her dreams. At medical school, she b...
Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews
Moods
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
challenging 30%
emotional 30%
hopeful 30%
sad 30%
dark 10%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 37%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.