A review by kjfalk
The Journey of Ibn Fattouma by Naguib Mahfouz, Denys Johnson-Davies

3.0

Not as richly wonderful as his Cairo Trilogy, but an enjoyable parable that evokes 18th century novels, as well as a very quick read that still manages to be thought-provoking and sharply critical. I did a double-take at some points - amazing to think this was written in 1983, years before Operation Desert Storm or "OIL"...