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Girls of Riyadh by Rajaa Alsanea

hunter_akridge's review against another edition

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1.0

Disappointingly plotless and conservative

embem_'s review against another edition

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funny mysterious reflective fast-paced

4.0

Ist basically Gossip Girl nur in Mail-Form und in Saudi Arabien. 
Bietet spannenden Einblick in das Leben von vier Freundinnen und ihre Erfahrungen und Enttäuschungen mit Liebe

mountainmary's review against another edition

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2.0

This was just OK. I'm glad I read it, but it was honestly pretty boring. I didn't feel much connection to any of the characters. It was interesting to get a glimpse into their lives. It was sad to me that women still have no freedom in other parts of the world.

emma_susan82's review

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challenging emotional funny hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

msmi's review against another edition

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So far, very good. A look into the life & customs of Saudi Arabia yet the universal theme of love is constant. No matter where you're from, what your religious beliefs are, we all love and go through heartache.

socorrobaptista's review against another edition

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4.0

Uma narrativa epistolar - são e-mails enviados para um grupo de leitores, uma espécie de newsletter semanal - que mostra ao leitor a vida de quatro jovens mulheres sauditas que têm desejos bem semelhantes, muito próximos aos valores conservadores de sua sociedade: encontrar um bom marido, ter filhos, e ser feliz. No decorrer da história, percebemos como pequenos detalhes, considerados irrisórios na sociedade ocidental, podem ser cruciais e prejudicar terrivelmente a vida das mulheres na sociedade islâmica da Arábia Saudita. Uma coisa certamente chama a atenção: mulheres não são as únicas vítimas das famílias que lhes impõem casamentos, muitas vezes sem consulta-las. Homens também são obrigados a aceitar as mesmas imposições. Chamou também minha atenção o fato de mulheres de determinadas classes sociais naquele país não somente têm acesso à educação, mas são incentivadas a isso, inclusive no exterior. Sei que a Literatura não é um retrato fiel da realidade, mas certamente nos ajuda a entender como a realidade funciona. Gostei bastante deste livro.

jennd_reads's review against another edition

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5.0

Really liked this book. An interesting story about 4 women and friends in Riyadh, Saudia Arabia.

evermck's review against another edition

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4.0

I can see how this could ruffle some serious feathers. What a sad book.

tkamali's review against another edition

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funny informative lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

hsya's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75