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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.