Children of the Alley by Naguib Mahfouz (ISBN:0385264739)

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		Children of the Alley: A Novel
	
				(40 reviews)			
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			Naguib Mahfouz		
	
There are nineteen works of fiction currently available in  paperback from Anchor. Because of the many universal themes  of Mahfouz's work, and the...more
 There are nineteen works of fiction currently available in  paperback from Anchor. Because of the many universal themes  of Mahfouz's work, and the variety of titles from which one can  choose, this guide has been designed to provide you with questions  that can apply to any or all of the books by Mahfouz which you choose  to read.   The questions offer new perspectives and context  for your conversations.  Although each of Mahfouz's novels is a unique  reading experience, in an effort to guide you in making a selection,  it is suggested that you might particularly be interested in one of  the four following titles, each of which represents a different decade  of his career: Palace Walk (1956), Midaq  Alley (1966), The Harafish (1977), and The Journey of  Ibn Fattouma (1983).   less

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
This is about the three major religious traditions as a metaphor. This was the book that raised the ire of the Islamists and, I believe, got him stabbed in the neck  for what the considered a harsh critique of God. Thing is, Mahfouz is so subtle that you have to THINK about the stories he tells before you can form a point of view. This is very obvious in Cairo Trilogy. Very subtle writer.

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
a glimpse into a culture not like ours. (so many good memories for me in that!)  an interesting parable of world religions.  sharply beautiful descriptions.

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
Heavy going, but an interesting read about how the different religions came about. Enjoyable.

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
one of my favorite mahfouz books

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
Not the first novels I have read by Mahfouz. He keeps on surprising me with his works. Completely scintillating and thought provoking. A very brave attempt on writing on the human condition and oppression and tyranny that religions have enforced upon us and our complete allegiance to it without questioning or thinking. Starts from the first Man and makes its journey to the 'death of god,' to the...more
 Not the first novels I have read by Mahfouz. He keeps on surprising me with his works. Completely scintillating and thought provoking. A very brave attempt on writing on the human condition and oppression and tyranny that religions have enforced upon us and our complete allegiance to it without questioning or thinking. Starts from the first Man and makes its journey to the 'death of god,' to the hope for a savior, a Messiah. A must read.   hide

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
I read it about 10 ys ago, and believe me it is a sin to denay that this novel is not sinful!!

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
Anmazing piece of writig.

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
Beautifully written, and Peter Theroux's translation is splendid.  This novel is a retelling as myth of the history of the Abrahamic Religions. It wond the Novel Prize but angered the fanatics, and Mahfouz nearly died in an assasination attempt.

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
Lots and lots and lots and lots of detail needs alot of concentration

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
Interesting-but the end seems unresolved. Left a bad taste for such a nice story.

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