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TR Ryan
Dec 27, 2016 rated it really liked it
Despite the three stars I loved this little book and the wisdom waiting inside. I loved the exquisitely beautiful way it explains and describes Islam. I didn't find the writing lyrical - actually rather simplistic and predictable. If you like Paulo Cohelo (which I don't) - this will be an easy 4 star for you. It holds its own with the Alchemist. It's a beautiful book, the night sky was just a bit too cloudy to see all the stars at once. My advice: Read it under the light of a spectacular full mo ...more
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Natasha
May 29, 2023 rated it liked it
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Not my favorite Elif Shafak's novel.

I didn't enjoy anything about Shams or his rules. And I was not sure about his relationship with Rumi. Were they lovers or good friends?

And why did Shams treat his wife that way?

Did we ever get any explanation for that?

And Ella falling in love with Aziz over a few Emails didn't make any sense.

So, in a nutshell, no not for me.



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