Ibrahim Nasrallah addresses a sensitive issue of bodily violation with thorough engagement. His treatment of women's experiences provides an artistic rationale for crafting a uniquely distinguished and high-quality narrative. The novel features three women characters and encapsulates fifty years of Palestinian experiences in exile, from pre-Nakba until the mid-1990s. It deeply explores the concept of exile and persuasion, with a central focus on the theme of rape, enveloped in a gripping narrative atmosphere. The intensity and passion within the story make the reader feel breathless at times. This novel reflects on critical historical moments where internal defeats and weaknesses emanate from within, showing signs of disintegration before our eyes, yet we remain unaware. It is a captivating work in terms of artistic beauty, offering enjoyment through its characters who embody a deep appreciation for life, incomparable women, and an unbearable longing for home. The story sheds light on those who lived, died, and were buried far from their homeland. It is an authentic novel with its unique language and poetic references, achieving a bold and brave success in blending different arts while overcoming generalization, marginalization, and absence. It speaks in a time when even speaking is pursued or prohibited.

Publishing house: Arab Scientific Publishers/Lebanon

Number of Pages: 207

Year of publication: 2013