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Girls of Riyadh
by Rajaa Alsanea
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The lives of four upper class Saudi girls are revealed by a friend of theirs, via viral, anonymous emails. We have Gamrah, the first to be married; Sadeem, the first to be divorced; Michelle, the first to flee the country; and Lamees, the first to marry for love. The stories are mostly depressing because Saudi Arabia isn't the best place for a woman. Girls aren't necessarily consulted about whom they'll marry, once they are married, their husband have all the power, and if they're not married, they're worthless.
The tale moves quickly, and it's not hard to keep track of who's who.
The tale moves quickly, and it's not hard to keep track of who's who.