Sweetness In The Belly

Sweetness in the Belly

Camilla Gibb - 2007

Overview

Camilla Gibb's widely praised novel offers a poignant and atmospheric exploration beyond the stereotypes of Islam. Raised at a Sufi shrine in Morocco after her parents' murder, Lilly embarks on a pilgrimage to Ethiopia. There, she teaches the Qur'an to children and finds love with an idealistic doctor. However, even in traditional attire, she is marked as an outsider. Forced to flee to England, Lilly must confront her identity and sense of belonging.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in atmospheric novels exploring cultural identity.
• Those seeking stories that look beyond stereotypes of Islam.
• Fans of literary fiction with strong character development.

Key features

• Paperback edition
• Published by Random House (USA)
• 338 pages
• ISBN: 9780143038726
• Published in 2007