A review by lauren708
Palace Walk by Naguib Mahfouz

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I had a lot of ups and downs with this one! I found the family’s story kept me attached and locked in, but many things were very different for me culturally and I got lost a little when the English occupation began. It has drawn me in enough that I want to read the next in the series.