Bitter Orange Tree - Jokha Alharthi

The Observer Zuhour, an Omani student at a British university, is caught between the past and the present.As she attempts to form friendships and assimilate in Britain, she can't help but ruminate on the relationships that have been central to her life. Most prominent is her strong emotional bond with Bint Aamir, a woman she always thought of as her grandmother, who passed away just after Zuhour left the Arabian Peninsula. As the historical narrative of Bint Aamir's challenged circumstances unfurls... Zobrazit více