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Fatema Mernissi

Dreams of Trespass: Tales of a Harem Girlhood

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1994

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Fatema Mernissi's Dreams of Trespass offers a captivating glimpse into the author's childhood in a Moroccan harem. Praised for its lyrical prose and cultural insights, readers appreciate the vivid depiction of women's lives. However, some critics find the memoir's pace slow and its narrative structure fragmented. Overall, it's a rich and evocative read that illuminates a unique cultural perspective.

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Who Should Read Dreams of Trespass?

Readers who appreciate Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi or Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi will enjoy Dreams of Trespass by Fatema Mernissi. This memoir resonates with those interested in women's rights, Middle Eastern culture, and personal narratives of defiance within traditional societies.

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Reading Age

15+years

Lexile Level

1230L

Book Details

Themes
Values/Ideas: Beauty
Topics
History: African
Women's Studies (Nonfiction)
Gender / Feminism
Genre
Biography