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“All through life there were distinctions - toilets for men, toilets for women; clothes for men, clothes for women - then, at the end, the graves are identical.”

Quote by Leila Aboulela

Book:Minaret: A Novel

Work

Minaret: A Novel

This novel delves into the complexities of religious and cultural identity, set against the backdrop of the Middle East. The story follows the journey of its characters as they navigate their beliefs and the expectations of their communities. more

Author

Leila Aboulela is a British novelist and essayist born in 1964. Her works often explore themes of immigration, identity, and religious faith, deeply influenced by East African and Islamic cultures. more

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