[.ca] God Dies by the Nile (ISBN 1842778773)

Not meant for light reading:
God Dies by the Nileis an excellent book for people wanting to learn more about life in different parts of the world and for those with an interest in women's rights. This is an extremely well-written short novel about peasant life in Egypt. I felt as if the characters and subjects were protrayed in a very accurate, non-romanticized way. However, I think I need Cliff Notes to fully understand the allegories and themes in this book. God Dies by the Nile may be more accessible for Egyptians or those who read the original text in Arabic. Please note that this book is not something you want to read to lift up your spirits. I had to temporarily stop reading the book due to the sad and depressing subject matter.