Cracking the Code of the Egyptian Relationshit

by Imz Khattab

206 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Omar]

The book is mainly targeted at women, particularly in their 20s and early 30s. It is really entertaining to see how the writer (a lady), talks to her audience (who she assumes are ladies as well) about men.
Also bear in mind that this book isn't exactly science backed, the most science backed it got was the comments section of an FB post made by the writer (as a survey).
But regardless you're probably not reading this for science backed evidence.
I personally read this as a comic relief and break from heavier reads, almost like a guilty pleasure, and it served its purpose well.

[Menna Kh. · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting book about relationships in Egypt. It has everything about relationship stereotypes according to the Egyptian culture and traditions.
In a male dominated society like in Egypt which is controlled by reputation, a woman has got the weight of the world on her shoulder to contribute in the success of a relationship that often is wanted to turn out to be a marriage.
The book is cleverly written and interesting to read.

[Asya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, its funny, its real and totally worth the reading (If you can find it). I read it with my friends and well, we all can relate one way or another, you'll find yourself & your ex and your buddies. Just we all been or still there in the book.
Waiting for any new books by Imz.

[Asmaa Ahmed · Rating 3 out of 5]

a useful book that helps alot in figuring the mistakes and faults that both (women and men) fall into and ruin the relationship specially in our society,i can call it the Egyptian version of (why men marry bitchs?).
but she made most of talking about elite and so rich standards.. while the majority of our country is from average and poor standards, and theres alot of other problems cause a break-up in such relations.

[Zizo · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book is a piece of gold made of collection of straws ... its value lies in gathering a good set of important situations, advices and simple views in one book esp. those related to Egypt
Most of them are indeed common sense
but as the writer says, " common sense is not that common " .. I recommend it to those soaked in Egyptian relationshits

[Mohy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book, so much efforts are put in it. You will learn so so much about Egyptian relations really and those types of men and women, the convicts and alike do exist. I have met plenty myself :)

Well done Imz.

[Nour · Rating 1 out of 5]

A light read, nothing deep, I guess that was quite clear from the title. More of a chat with an experienced friend. If you're looking for a scientific well researched book about relationships look else where.

[Yuu-ah Ulfah · Rating 5 out of 5]

recommended to all teenagers outside there..the real thing what been happened in your social society..its fact..the best qoute ever and had told by mom too is "learn from the mistakes of others,you dont have time to make them all by yourself".

[Mohamed Elwakil · Rating 1 out of 5]

Well, this book states the obvious.

It may be useful for a non-Egyptian, but for people living in Egypt it is useless.

I could not stand reading more than few sections and then I had to throw it away!