Memoirs of a Woman Doctor by Nawal El Saadawi

Memoirs of a Woman Doctor

Nawal El Saadawi with Catherine Cobham (Translator)

101 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction feminism memoir challenging informative reflective medium-paced

Description

Rebelling against the constraints of family and society, a young Egyptian woman decides to study medicine, becoming the only woman in a class of men. After a brief and unhappy marriage, she throws herself into her work, becoming a successful and w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 96 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
inspiring 61%
emotional 46%
hopeful 46%
informative 46%
challenging 38%
sad 30%
dark 23%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 41%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 45%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.69

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