- Hardcover: 365 pages
- Publisher: Forge (18 Jun 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0765312360
- ISBN-13: 978-0765312365
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.5 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,792,667 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Soheir Khashoggi was born in Alexandria, Egypt. A member of one of Saudi’s most prominent families, she has used her influence to highlight the plight of women across the Arab world. She has participated in conferences worldwide and was a speaker at the international Women’s World Forum Against Violence, an organization founded by Queen Sofia of Spain. Her acclaimed first novel, Mirage, was published in 1996 and was followed by Nadia's Song in 1999. Her latest novel, Mosaic is also published by Bantam Books. She has four daughters and lives in New York City.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A spellbinding powerful novel, fully realized, and richly embroidered, a subject written with invention and courage and a great deal of heart. It's one book I could not put down.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I loved the setting and backdrop to this novel, the plot is very much in the style of Danielle Steel, with the loves and losses our protagonist experiences. Not my usual read, as I prefer my fiction a bit more gritty, but nonetheless a book that does offer much more than fiction, and a lot of information and insight into life in Egypt at the time of the second world war.
I recommend this strongly as a beach read on an exotic holiday.
I recommend this strongly as a beach read on an exotic holiday.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Unlike another reader reviewing this book, I thought the huge amount of research Soheir Khashoggi had put into the historical background to her book paid off 100%. Without all the Egyptian history and customs intertwined into the story, the reader could not possibly grasp the 'Greek Tragedy' aspects of the story. Like 'Romeo and Juliet', the love affair in this book was doomed from the start simply because of the families the lovers were born into, and because of their status in Egyptian life in that pre-war/WW2/post-war era. Having lived myself in a country full of ex-pat British, I could really relate to the attitudes and manner of the Britons described as living in Alexandria. They weren't monsters; they were just blinkered by their own birthright. They were capable of great kindness and humanitarian acts, but there was always that 'class thing' that got in the way of real cross-cultural relationships - though there's considerable irony in all of this as well. I thought Soheir Khashoggi succeeded in being very unbiased in her portrayal of all her characteristics, with goodies and baddies in all the nationalities she includes in the book. I found her main characters easy to relate to, felt with them in their tragedies and rejoiced with them in their triumphs and when they found happiness, or - much harder to find - peace. I learnt so much from this book - not just about Egyptian politics and Islamic culture, but about Egyptian music and traditions. However much people differ from country to country, love is experienced in the same way everywhere. And I use the word 'love' in its widest sense, not just romantic love, but family love in all its aspects. The Nightingale's loyalty and compassion are beautifully conveyed... she is a wonderful character, but also very credible.
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A great success
How enlighted I was after I read Nadia's Song and learned so much about that part of the world that I knew little of..it's defently a page turner.. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2000
Great book
I enjoyed every page in that book, another success from Soheir Khashoggi, after I read Mirage by her which I loved, I recommand Nadia's Song as well, it's a great read and a... Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2000
dissapointing second read from sohier
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I was dissapointed with this book,after reading Mirage-excellent best fiction i have read, etc. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2000 by K. L. Clatworthy
Spellbinding!
Another outstanding novel by this newcomer . . . I could not put it down and then was sorry I had finished it so quickly! I am sending it to many of my friends in the US.
Published on 9 Aug 2000
A moving story
All I can say is that once I picked the book up I could'nt put it down until I finished it. It is a very moving and emotional story.
I'd recommend it to every one.
Published on 4 Aug 2000
A wonderful powerful story
I enjoyed every line in that powerful and stunning story learning so much about the history of Egypt,I could not put it down, it's one of those books you wish would never end,... Read more
Published on 13 July 2000
Stunning
I was so happy to find another book by Soheir Khashoogi. "Nadia's Song" is a must read. After "Mirage", it is the only other book I have finished in one... Read more
Published on 25 April 2000
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