Sweetness In The Belly
By Gibb Camilla
📖Paperback
$51.99In stock
Code: 9780143038726
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