Moon Tiger

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by Penelope Lively

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I feel a bit uncomfortable with the author's orientalist approach to Egypt...is it just me or is there anyone experiencing the same?
Bobbi The author was born in Cairo, and lived there until she was 12 (in1945 when she was sent to boarding school back in the UK). Her memories of that time…moreThe author was born in Cairo, and lived there until she was 12 (in1945 when she was sent to boarding school back in the UK). Her memories of that time undoubtedly color her descriptions of Egypt. What may seem “orientalist” may be simply a description of the world she moved through as a child. (less)
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Who is Tom? He pops up in Chapter 6 without explanation.
Lynn The book is non-linear. Read to the end and it all becomes clear.
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