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The Nightingale

by Morgana Gallaway

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ISBN13: 9780758227287
ISBN10: 0758227280
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"Gallaway's provocative debut is a politically inspired romance set in contemporary Iraq. Before the start of the Iraq War, Leila al-Ghani's family was among the most prominent and open-minded in Mosul. But since the release of the Abu Ghraib photos, her father, a judge under Saddam's regime, has become increasingly conservative and bad-tempered. After being sexually harassed while working at an Iraqi hospital pharmacy, Leila, who yearns to become a doctor, becomes an Arabic-to-English translator at the hospital on a nearby American military base, though she must lie to her parents about her employment. At the hospital, Leila sheds her hijab and not only begins a relationship with handsome Special Forces Capt. James Cartwright but also begins treating detainees who are torture victims. When violence in Mosul reaches a fever pitch, Leila must choose between her family and what she knows is right. Though Gallaway often resorts to clichs and the trajectory of the story is predictable, she doesn't flinch from depicting the everyday violence of Iraq or the difficult choices of life in a war zone." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

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This riveting, illuminating debut novel tells the story of a young woman searching for freedom and fulfillment in war-torn Iraq.
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Lexi, October 2, 2011 (view all comments by Lexi)
Reading this book left a very bad taste in my mouth. The characters are nothing but shallow racist caricatures and the author forgoes delving into the social/political complexities behind the Iraq War so that its portrayal can be dumbed down into becoming a simple case of good vs. evil. The worst part is the underlying message behind this book, which is that a woman should give up everything for the sake of a man (who she doesn't even marry in the end). All in all the only thing worth recommending about this book is that you not waste your time reading it!
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ISBN:
9780758227287
Author:
Gallaway, Morgana
Publisher:
Kensington
Subject:
Contemporary Women
Subject:
Women
Subject:
Love stories
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War stories
Subject:
Literature-Contemporary Women
Edition Description:
Mass Market
Publication Date:
20090201
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
8.22x5.60x.94 in. .69 lbs.
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Product details 304 pages Kensington Publishing Corporation - English 9780758227287 Reviews:
"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "Gallaway's provocative debut is a politically inspired romance set in contemporary Iraq. Before the start of the Iraq War, Leila al-Ghani's family was among the most prominent and open-minded in Mosul. But since the release of the Abu Ghraib photos, her father, a judge under Saddam's regime, has become increasingly conservative and bad-tempered. After being sexually harassed while working at an Iraqi hospital pharmacy, Leila, who yearns to become a doctor, becomes an Arabic-to-English translator at the hospital on a nearby American military base, though she must lie to her parents about her employment. At the hospital, Leila sheds her hijab and not only begins a relationship with handsome Special Forces Capt. James Cartwright but also begins treating detainees who are torture victims. When violence in Mosul reaches a fever pitch, Leila must choose between her family and what she knows is right. Though Gallaway often resorts to clichs and the trajectory of the story is predictable, she doesn't flinch from depicting the everyday violence of Iraq or the difficult choices of life in a war zone." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
"Synopsis" by , This riveting, illuminating debut novel tells the story of a young woman searching for freedom and fulfillment in war-torn Iraq.
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