Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
An engaging novel about Egyptian society, and, at its heart, the broken relationship between mother and illegitimate daughter.
Review Quotes:
"The latest from El Saadawi, seamlessly translated by Nowaira, will haunt readers with its beautiful prose and harsh depiction of women's lives in Cairo...The shifting time line will keep readers guessing as to what happens next, and what is real versus imagined." Publishers Weekly
"The famed Egyptian feminist spins a tale of a literary critic whose regret over the illegitimate child she gave away pushes her into psychosis. First published in Arabic in 2009, Zeina challenges the stigma of illigitimacy and presages the Tahir Square Revolution." MS Magazine
"A tale of regret written by an Egyptian who understands the loss and challenge that the modern Egyptian faces, Zeina is a top pick, very much recommended for world contemporary fiction collections." Mid West Book Review
"Read this novel to grasp the bravery of El Saadawi's activism in Egypt or to learn more about her country than we saw on our TV screens this spring..."
The Guardian
