A review by jordanrisa
Cairo Circles by Doma Mahmoud

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

An Egyptian-American perspective on class differences, the clash of modernity and tradition, and the ongoing questioning of one’s faith. The story felt simplistic or predictable at times but overall, I enjoyed the peek into the world in Cairo and the transition one experiences moving from there to New York and the inner dialogue of a Muslim man living in America and deciding to return home.