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Tariq Ali tells us the story of the aftermath of the fall of Granada by narrating a family sage of those who tried to survive after the collapseof their world. Ali is particularly deft at evoking what life must have been like for those doomed inhabitants, besieged on all sides by intolerant Christendom. "This is a novel that have something to say, and says it well." The Guardian
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This tale of a muslim family facing the 'reconquest' of Spain by the Christian rulers is a compelling read that combines a number of threads, as we follow the idealistic oldest son, the hero-worshipping younger son, and a number of particularly strong female characters, in their reactions to the threat of forced conversions.
The reactions vary, and are treated without judgement, in a style that is surprisingly plain and without hyperbole. In some ways it would be good to have a more vivid picture of this little-described age of Moorish Spain, but the clarity leaves the story to force itself through without being muddied. An enjoyable story that makes you seek out the sequels.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I enjoyed this book. I was a bit put off by the 'propaganda' review and I did expect some knee-jerk anti-westernism from a left wing intellectual like Ali, but this wasn't as bad as I expected. Yeah, sure, there was a bit of Muslims:good, Christians:bad but not let's forget that it was the Christian Church that gave us the Inquisition and the Crusades!
Stylistically the story was good though the writing was a bit clunky in places but this was a good evocation of Moorish Spain.
I'd say worth a read. Next up : volume 2.
Stylistically the story was good though the writing was a bit clunky in places but this was a good evocation of Moorish Spain.
I'd say worth a read. Next up : volume 2.
35 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A book which I can only describe as very human - the tale about a family's survival and dilemmas in Moorish Spain goes far beyond that. It is a tale of love and pain, of discovery and strength, of deception and honour. The book is beautifully written with humour and style, but always with the foreboding of a heartbreaking tragedy. I would recommend it very highly and am about to embark on the second book in the series!
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very insightful...
a book full of historical facts...a book every Muslim and non-Muslim should read...an important part of history not talked about much.... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Aida Hrnjica
Interesting subject, should have been longer
I heard about this book earlier this year (2010) when Mr Ali was awarded the Granadillo award in my natal Granada. Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2010 by J. M. Salinas
Very enjoyable and thought provoking
A wonderful depiction of Moorish Spain. Very thought provoking as it made you think how very different the world may have been if the Moors were not persecuted and driven out of... Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2009 by A. Ebrahim
Splendid
Splendind!! Tariq Ali a very gifted and distinguished writer re-creates the lost Islamic Spain. He has given to the world what the Spanish inquisition has taken away from us. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2009 by S. Pasha
A well written and balanced historical novel.
Having just read Kagen's Spanish Inquisition, it was a joy to read this sensitive story of a noble Spanish muslim family embroiled in the final conquest of Granada. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2005 by Tony
A well written and balanced historical novel.
Having just read Kagen's Spanish Inquisitiion it was a joy to read this sensitive story of a noble Spanish muslim family embroiled in the final conquest of Granada. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2005 by Tony
Poorly written propaganda
I was delighted to find the book, loving the area of Spain that Tariqwrites about and because there is a real shortage of good literature aboutMuslim Spain. Read more
Published on 22 April 2004 by "iammarkcurtis"
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