The story has potential, describing an illicit love affair between a young man and woman in Muslim Saudi Arabia. It casts an interesting light on their society- such as the exploitation of young boys in a world that forbids unmarried men and women to be seen together. It also touches on how the Qur'an has been misinterpreted in Sharia law, but I think it could have delved a lot further into the failings of such a society.Over all a good read, but the style of writing didn't capture my interest as much as it could have. I got this book as a gift at Christmas last year and it still sits unfinished on my bedside table. Even though I found the context in the book interesting, as it was so foreign to me and an eye-opener to say the least, it didn't compel me enough to finish. I read just over three quarters of the book, but there was much of the same going on, and for some reason it didn't hold my attention, as much as I tried. And I did! Perhaps I am missing out on a brilliant book because of the ending, but it will have to wait as my TBR list is massive. I might pick it back up again one day. Perhaps.
What do You think about Als Gevolg Van Liefde (2008)?
It's an amazing book, it's also really sad.... but if you like romance you should read it.
—eminem
An interesting story, but I must say that I am disgusted !
—breakingharts
Readers of the Guardian seem to think it's great...
—miamel
