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There aren’t many books you’ll read where you find yourself siding with a murdering prostitute, but this is definitely one of them. El Saadawi has written an absolute classic; classic for so many reasons I barely know where to start.
It’s amazing that such a small book can pack such a punch. But then, I’ve noticed over the years that short novels often do. Maybe it’s because their message is concentrated, like distilled liquor, that it hits you so hard. At 120 pages, this is one you can easily re ...more
It’s amazing that such a small book can pack such a punch. But then, I’ve noticed over the years that short novels often do. Maybe it’s because their message is concentrated, like distilled liquor, that it hits you so hard. At 120 pages, this is one you can easily re ...more

Ngenes baca buku Nawal sambil ngebayangin nasib perempuan di banyak tempat.
Dan bukan cuma "karangan belaka".
-ria- ...more
Dan bukan cuma "karangan belaka".
-ria- ...more

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