Her final words (..and Some of a Life) filled me with happiness. They delighted me and brought a gentle smile to my face, yet also puzzled and worried me. Here I am, hidden under the name 'Reihana', becoming part of the world of that unknown person. His daily flowing conversations made me feel we share similar concerns and the same struggles: loneliness and alienation. As I read it repeatedly, I sense a closeness to his world, even though I don't know his real name, nor dared to ask. Mona Al-Shafei is a story and novel writer from Kuwait.

Publishing house: Dar Al-Farabi for Publishing and Distribution Number of Pages: 136 Year of publication: 2010