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God dies by the Nile

Pages
138
Published
1985
Language
English

Synopsis

In the seemingly tranquil village of Kafr El Teen, a dark undercurrent of corruption and abuse flows beneath the surface. The powerful men of the village exploit and control its women, leaving little room for resistance. When the tyranny directly impacts her family, an ordinary woman named Zakeya is pushed to her breaking point, questioning her faith and seeking justice.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (4)
AbuseSexual AssaultViolenceTrauma

Characters

ZakeyaProtagonist
Sheikh HamzawiAntagonist
Chief of the Village GuardAntagonist
All characters in God dies by the Nile

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