tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398611943115596793.post8645532079168733571..comments2024-03-28T05:55:54.342+00:00Comments on Happy Muslim Mama: Book Review: Alaa al Aswany -The Yacoubian BuildingHappy Muslim Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16144849663355612169noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398611943115596793.post-83650374152799988412008-08-27T14:05:00.000+01:002008-08-27T14:05:00.000+01:00i have to agree with some of the things in your re...i have to agree with some of the things in your review-i didn't feel much sympathy for many of the characters as they were too corrupt and the few that i did have sympathy for i.e. the caretakers son ends up doing something nonsensical!<BR/>i have to say i found the end quite unsatisfying too but i do still want to read his new book Chicago which is out in the UK next weekAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398611943115596793.post-15012006856216535582008-08-22T19:31:00.000+01:002008-08-22T19:31:00.000+01:00Wa alaikum assalam,I just read your latest entries...Wa alaikum assalam,<BR/><BR/>I just read your latest entries and needed to take a deep breath. I have seen and heard things here that make me truly appreciate my life in the US. It also makes me think that there is so much more we could do and I would love to find a cause for Muslim women or children to put some time and money in. On another note...I was reading a magazine today that mentioned Alaa al Aswany newest novel Chicago - probably one of my next reads InshaAllah. Have a great weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398611943115596793.post-58783820238010535552008-08-22T15:43:00.000+01:002008-08-22T15:43:00.000+01:00Assalam-alaikam Sister Umm Nassim,I've seen the tr...Assalam-alaikam Sister Umm Nassim,<BR/>I've seen the trailers for the movie, I wondered if it was any good.<BR/><BR/>I have to admit, I did enjoy reading the book espite its flaws and so did alot of other people judging by its success. I think I mut be turning into one big critic!<BR/><BR/>I've read some of Naghuib Mahfouz's books and really enjoyed them but not the Cairo Trilogy which I have sitting on a shelf at home but haven't got round to yet.<BR/><BR/>Sounds like you and the kids are having fun, keep well insh'Allah.Happy Muslim Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16144849663355612169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398611943115596793.post-33223341447007955112008-08-21T14:50:00.000+01:002008-08-21T14:50:00.000+01:00Assalam Alaikum,We are still traveling so my conne...Assalam Alaikum,<BR/><BR/>We are still traveling so my connection is slow and sporadic but I cannot resist a peek at your blog. I simply loved the book! Not that I am familiar with Egyptian social culture but I could see lots of resemblance with today's Moroccan culture. I tried to watch the movie as well but was somewhat disappointed. Try and read Laila Lalami's novel Of Hope and Other Dangerous Persuits! Also, you might love Naghieb Maghfouz's Cairo Trilogy! SalaamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com