About the book
“Alsanea's wisdom and insight into the female experience seem surreal. She captures the core, universal truths of the complications in finding and holding a life partner. Her characters provide wisdom to each other that are astounding in their accuracy, and Alsanea thus speaks for countless women everywhere.” —Bookreporter.com
When Rajaa Alsanea boldly chose to open up the hidden world of Saudi women—their private lives and their conflicts with the traditions of their culture—she caused a sensation across the Arab world. Now in English, Alsanea’s tale of the personal struggles of four young upper-class women offers Westerners an unprecedented glimpse into a society often veiled from view. Living in restrictive Riyadh but traveling all over the globe, these modern Saudi women literally and figuratively shed traditional garb as they search for love, fulfillment, and their place somewhere in between Western society and their Islamic home.
Editions of Girls of Riyadh
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781594201219
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143113478
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101202265
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781429585859
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780143142140
Read an Excerpt
“Alsanea's wisdom and insight into the female experience seem surreal. She captures the core, universal truths of the complications in finding and holding a life partner. Her characters provide wisdom to each other that are astounding in their accuracy, and Alsanea thus speaks for countless women everywhere.” —Bookreporter.com
When Rajaa Alsanea boldly chose to open up the hidden world of Saudi women—their private lives and their conflicts with the traditions of their culture—she caused a sensation across the Arab world. Now in English, Alsanea’s tale of the personal struggles of four young upper-class women offers Westerners an unprecedented glimpse into a society often veiled from view. Living in restrictive Riyadh but traveling all over the globe, these modern Saudi women literally and figuratively shed traditional garb as they search for love, fulfillment, and their place somewhere in between Western society and their Islamic home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Girls of Riyadh about?
“Alsanea's wisdom and insight into the female experience seem surreal. She captures the core, universal truths of the complications in finding and holding a life partner. Her characters provide wisdom to each other that are astounding in their accuracy, and Alsanea thus speaks for countless women everywhere.” —Bookreporter.com
When Rajaa Alsanea boldly chose to open up the hidden world of Saudi women—their private lives and their conflicts with the traditions of their culture—she caused a sensation across the Arab world. Now in English, Alsanea’s tale of the personal struggles of four young upper-class women offers Westerners an unprecedented glimpse into a society often veiled from view. Living in restrictive Riyadh but traveling all over the globe, these modern Saudi women literally and figuratively shed traditional garb as they search for love, fulfillment, and their place somewhere in between Western society and their Islamic home.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Girls of Riyadh?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Girls of Riyadh?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781594201219
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Girls of Riyadh?
Rajaa Alsanea
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Girls of Riyadh is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781594201219) and paperback(ISBN 9780143113478) and ebook(ISBN 9781101202265) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781429585859) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780143142140)
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