104 Cairo

104 Cairo

✍️ Duha Assi
Third edition
Publisher: Jasmine House for Publishing and Distribution

Cairo 104 is a seminal novel that offers a contemporary portrait of women's lives in Egypt, focusing on the everyday details that reflect the realities of modern Egyptian society with all its contradictions and complexities. Through her insightful narrative, Doha Assi takes us on an introspective journey into the world of the main character, who lives in room 104, where personal events intertwine with the transformations of Greater Cairo.

The novel captures the atmosphere of the Egyptian capital through the eyes of a woman grappling with multiple conflicts between tradition and modernity, freedom and social constraints, dreams and reality. Through the unique setting of "104," the novel offers a renewed human experience, shedding light on the nuances of love, pain, loss, and rebellion.

The novel's content:

The novel embodies the struggles of identity and social change experienced by individuals, particularly women, in contemporary Cairo. Through the character of "Doha," who lives in room 104, we follow a story full of human paradoxes, where traditional values ​​clash with the aspirations of the modern age. The novel explores multiple themes, including personal freedom, family, and the psychological conflicts arising from societal divisions.

The author succeeds in painting vivid and detailed scenes of city life, using a poetic and evocative literary style that touches the heart and expresses the depth of the human experience. The novel also reflects the woman's resilience in the face of all challenges and embodies the ongoing search for self amidst social pressures.

Excerpt from the novel:

"In room 104, where the voices and conflicts of the city converge, my story begins, the story of a woman trying to live freely amidst the shadows of the past and the secrets of the present."

This passage reflects the psychological atmosphere of the novel, where the writer blends silence and noise, dream and reality, in a narrative that makes the reader live a unique experience.

Why choose this book?

Because it reflects real-life experiences in the heart of modern Cairo

Because it offers a distinctive feminist narrative that sheds light on the challenges facing contemporary Arab women.

Because it combines refined literary style with important social themes

Because it demonstrates literature's ability to give voice to women amidst societal changes

Who is this book suitable for?

Readers interested in women's and social literature

Anyone who wants a deeper understanding of women's lives in Arab cities

Those seeking novels that combine poetic narrative with social realism

Lovers of contemporary literature that reflects the concerns of reality in a refined, humanistic style

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