Woman At Point Zero by Nawal El Saadawi -Book Review

Woman At Point Zero is a powerful translated novel, narrated as a first hand account of Firdaus’ life.  It was written by Nawal El Saadawi through her real life case studies of Egyptian Women in prison in the early 1970s. By the time we meet Firdaus, she has already been sentenced to death for the murder of a pimp.   Continue reading Woman At Point Zero by Nawal El Saadawi -Book Review

The Hundred Wells Of Salaga by Ayesha Harruna Attah Book Review

The Hundred Wells Of Salaga by Ayesha Harruna Attah has reminded me that I don’t know enough about Ghanaian history! A reason historical fiction is a favourite genre of mine is that it always makes me want to research. Impossible to read a good one without wanting to find out more on some details. Read ‘em with a side of Google Continue reading The Hundred Wells Of Salaga by Ayesha Harruna Attah Book Review