A review by sampollard
The Journey of Ibn Fattouma by Naguib Mahfouz

emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I read this after it was recommended to me as "a better version of The Alchemist". Mahfuz is a much better writer than Coelho and this book is brilliant, reflective, allegorical. I really enjoyed it. It's short and you should get through it in one afternoon.