Only in London: A Novel
by Hanan Al-Shaykh
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Author: Hanan Al-ShaykhEdition: Hardcover
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Published: 2001-10-02
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: NY: Pantheon
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Book Review: What a fantastic novel!
Summary: 5 Stars
I really loved this book. Four travellers from every corner of the Arab world are thrown briefly together when their inbound jet to Heathrow hits a patch of turbulence. The novel charts their "pilgrims' progress" through turn of the 21st century London. From the first page you know you are in for a treat: here is a writer who loves her characters and wants you to love them too. She has that brilliant gift of making quite ordinary things and activities totally compelling. The comedy is beautifully handled (like Barbara Pym) and I laughed out loud at the scenes with Samir and his monkey and the "Princess" and her scams. For an English reader this book has opened up a side of London that I had never really "seen" before and for this I am very grateful. Next stop? Edgware Road and The Ranoush Cafe!
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