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| Title | : | Syrian Brides |
| Author | : | Anna Halabi |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 134 pages |
| Published | : | November 2nd 2018 (first published November 1st 2018) |
| Categories | : | Short Stories. Fiction. Contemporary. Cultural. Literary Fiction |
Anna Halabi
Paperback | Pages: 134 pages Rating: 4.2 | 132 Users | 94 Reviews
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This delightful collection of short stories offers insight into the lives of Syrian women, both the married and the brides-to-be. It reveals the warmth and humor as well as the oppression in the Syrian society. The stories make the reader laugh while addressing serious issues such as domestic violence.Um Hussam can't find a suitable bride for her son, testing each candidate's sight, hearing and reading skills, occasionally cobbing a feel. Jamila's husband Hassan can't forget his deceased wife, until she makes sure he never mentions her again. Rami can't help but wonder whether his new bride is a natural beauty or a talented surgeon's masterpiece. Khadija's maid stabs her in the back while Rana's husband Muafak can't find the right excuse to avoid a fight.
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| Original Title: | Syrian Brides |
| ISBN: | 1980557373 (ISBN13: 9781980557371) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 4.2 From 132 Users | 94 ReviewsAppraise Based On Books Syrian Brides
Syrian Brides by Anna Halabi is a 2018 publication. An eye -opening collection of short stories centered around Syrian brides or brides-to be. These stories range from charming to alarming giving readers a unique insight into the Syrian culture. This book created a little buzz a few months back, piquing my curiosity. Im always eager to learn more about different cultures, so I decided to check it out for myself. Im so glad I discovered this gem. These stories are full of whip smart dialogue, isThis is a collection of short stories all taking place in Syria that gives an insight into the lives of brides to be and married women that live there. It soon became clear that these women are far more intelligent than their partners give them credit for. On the surface, they have to take a subservient role but the stories tell of the subtle ways that these ladies can manipulate a situation to turn some situations to their advantage.Thinking themselves superior to women, these men just dont
Eleven brilliant short stories which revolve around Syrian culture, customs and religion. Serious themes containing elements of humour reminded me of cautionary folk tales or fables. They draw from the way of life for many Syrians, but like parables, they contain universal truths. The stories emphasized the oppression of women by brutal or callous men. Some family disharmony and beliefs were painful to contemplate but contained sly humour. I liked the stories best where clever women secretly
It's not usually my kind of book but I got it from a work colleague and I'm open to trying new genres every once in a while. I was surprised that I actually liked it. The short stories are about the lives of women in Syria.My favorite story was "nobody's bride". I can't write what it's about without spoiling the ending though. So you'll have to read it yourself!No, seriously. It's a nice collection of short stories. Perfect for an evening at home when there's nothing good on TV.
In Syrian Brides author Anna Halabi brings us a fascinating collection of short stories that invite us into the intimacy of the homes of her characters, all of them married women or brides to be, living in Syria.Some of the issues dealt with in this book will be familiar to married women the world over, including sadly, domestic violence, but taking this to another level, Halabi demonstrates the complete and utter control of another human being used by some of the husbands in these stories, and
In Syrian Brides author Anna Halabi brings us a fascinating collection of short stories that invite us into the intimacy of the homes of her characters, all of them married women or brides to be, living in Syria.Some of the issues dealt with in this book will be familiar to married women the world over, including sadly, domestic violence, but taking this to another level, Halabi demonstrates the complete and utter control of another human being used by some of the husbands in these stories, and
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