Review: A Romantic Tale of Arabic Customs and Values
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 19, 2012
I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest reviewThis is a story which illustrates the varied cultural beliefs of the Muslim faith. I, as someone from a different faith, found it extremely interesting and informative. Beautifully described, with the seriousness of arranged marriages and family duty continuously rising to the surface, the book takes the reader on a romantic journey from Qatar to London and back to Qatar.  The essence of the book is the relationship which develops between two young people from different cultures, Abdulla - an Arab Muslim and Sangita - an Indian/American Hindu, whose lives become inextricably entwined by a quirk of fate.  The characters are well developed and mostly likeable.  Though, I am sure, not all Qataris are as privileged as the main protagonists seem to be, the reader is able to understand the social hierarchy of Arab society.I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I am giving it 5 stars.