Nawal El SaadawiLiterary Fiction · Politics & Society·1931–2021
God dies by the Nile
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
Genres
Characters
ZakeyaProtagonist
Sheikh HamzawiAntagonist
Chief of the Village GuardAntagonist