Love in the Kingdom of Oil by Nawal El Saadawi
Love in the Kingdom of Oil

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 35 reviews

Moods

challenging 71%
dark 71%
mysterious 71%
reflective 42%
sad 42%
emotional 28%
adventurous 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Loveable characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

2.75

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