Short story books from United Arab Emirates
Recommended short story books (2)
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If you are into short story here are some short story books from United Arab Emirates for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge.
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The Wink of the Mona Lisa and Other Stories from the Gulf by Mohammad al Murr EN
Country: Asia / United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
Description:
The author lifts away the façade to find drama, humour and pathos in life, death and the humdrum if daily existence, creating memorable characters whose thoughts and actions endear them to us.
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Черная книга. Истории женщин востока (Black Book of Arabia: Stories) by Хинд Аль Кассеми (Hend Al Qassemi) RU
Country: Asia / United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
Description:
A princess from Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates writes stories about women who live and love in the Middle East. These candid, moving and inspirational tales will resonate with readers around the world. Meet a princess whose best friend literally tries to steal her wedding, down to her bridal shoes and fiancé; a bride who mysteriously goes blind on her wedding day and stays blind for years; a woman whose romantic Parisian honeymoon proves too good to be true; and a jealous wife who lures her husband into falling in love with another woman. These stories present an intimate picture of women... continue