I liked the story and think it is possible especially in small closed cultures in the beginning of the 20th century. What I didn't like is why on earth the author went to cheesy way in advertising her book as a story from Dubai. This could be an Arabic story that could have happened anywhere in ...
Noora grew accustomed to seeing her delve into her travel chest, every few days, in search of this or that. Then Lateefa would puff into her burka and shake her head with disbelief. “Now, why didn’t I bring that orange thoub with me? It’s so light, so cool for this weather,” or “I don’t know why ...
Let them learn the song.” It’s a strange request, but if she asked me to walk across the room in a handstand I’d agree. It’s been just six weeks since I signed the contract, and already Madame Nivine has secured my first recording—a song called “Only Me, Lonely Me,” written especially for me—and ...