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The Almond: The Sexual Awakening of a Muslim Woman
The Almond The Sexual Awakening of a Muslim Woman
Author: Nedjma
An autobiographical erotic novel written by an observant Muslim woman in contemporary North Africa, The Almond is an extraordinary and pioneering literary work, a truly unforgettable journey into the sexual undercurrents of a world that is, outwardly and to Western eyes, puritanical. — Badra is a young Muslim widow who flees the small town...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780802142610
ISBN-10: 0802142613
Publication Date: 4/10/2006
Pages: 256
Edition: Reprint
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  • Currently 2.8/5 Stars.
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2.8 stars, based on 15 ratings
Publisher: Grove Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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ri avatar reviewed The Almond: The Sexual Awakening of a Muslim Woman on + 30 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
While the story is an erotic tale of Muslim woman escaping her oppressive marriage to find freedom, sexual and otherwise in Tangiers, it reads much more like a political commentary. It reveals what happens when a society is restrictive against our natural sexual urges. Do they disappear? Of course not. They just emerge in other ways, some healthy and some not so healthy, but always in secret.

Overall, a decent read. Not quite erotica, but close enough. The writing did not feel luxurious and lyrical, but rather blunt and jabbing which could possibly be attributed to being translated from French. Something always gets a little lost in translation. also wish I had realized there is a glossary in the back before I finished the book!
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This book is classified as Erotica. Don't expect any deep insights into Muslim culture.
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Quite a page turner. Uninhibited, sensual,erotic narrative that explores a plethora of abnormal pleasures. This story does not just explore sexual awakening but also touches on some of the discriminative, cultural practices used to mentally shackle and suppress muslim women. A story you would never guess that a muslim woman would tell.


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