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A review by nikkimcgee
God Dies By The Nile by Nawal El Saadawi
challenging
dark
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A relentless and brutal allegory about the abuse of religion and power in an Egyptian village.
Zakeya’s family are victims of the mayor’s sadistic control which is enabled by the leader of the local mosque, the head of the village guard and the barber. Politics, tradition and religion come together to abuse, terrorise and murder women.
I did find parts of this had to follow, it switches between perspectives and some chapters have a dream like other wording quality that are challenging to follow. This could be down to translation issues.
Religion fuels the abuse but also deadens the ability of the victims to fight back.
Zakeya’s family are victims of the mayor’s sadistic control which is enabled by the leader of the local mosque, the head of the village guard and the barber. Politics, tradition and religion come together to abuse, terrorise and murder women.
I did find parts of this had to follow, it switches between perspectives and some chapters have a dream like other wording quality that are challenging to follow. This could be down to translation issues.
Religion fuels the abuse but also deadens the ability of the victims to fight back.