This book was very entertaining with a lot of different characters put together. The different culture presented in this book what's something different that I truly enjoyed. It was confusing at times when it kept changing character's point of view. Also, I think this book should of developed better the themes of the difficulty of coming out in an Arab culture. Instead it was only spoken of briefly to put the importance on the big sudden romantic story that we had already seen enough of. Nonetheless, it was a very interesting book that I had a hard time putting down. This is a delightful romance that's wonderfully written and full of humour. Leyla is a London girl with Indian ancestry, and Tala is from a wealthy Christian family in Jordan with Palestinian origin. The story is very revealing about religion and culture in a way that is serious but often also a source of humour. The book had me laughing out loud frequently.At the start, both women are in denial of their true sexual orientation, Tala getting engaged for the fourth time and Leyla dating also. Their boyfriends are good, honest men, practically perfect, but the women don't feel any passion for them. But then they meet each other, and there is no longer any denying what they feel...I watched the film a year ago and loved it. I have finally got around to reading the book, and my memories of the film are vague enough that the book is full of discovery, but the film certainly influences the way I imagine places and people in the story. I would actually recommend that people watch the film before reading the book, although this is not necessary.Both film and book have their faults, and I almost feel I should take a star from each, but ultimately I enjoyed them so much for so many different reasons that it would be churlish to do so.★★★★★ (Film & Book)
What do You think about A L'évidence (2011)?
saw the movie! and LOVED it!!! (just found out this was a book!) so cant wait to read!!!!
—Melissa
Many many thoughts, just finish reading.. and then watching. Must process.
—shuvo
it was great book! I would read it again!
—June
The most and great history, so beautiful!
—brusuxx
