Geboortedatum: 1970
Geslacht: female
Nationaliteit: Canada (passport)
Geboorteplaats: Tunisia
Opleiding: McGill University, Montreal, Canada (PhD|Finace)
Korte biografie: Monia Mazigh was born and raised in Tunisia and immigrated to Canada in 1991. She was catapulted onto the public stage in 2002 when her husband, Maher Arar, was deported to Syria where he was tortured and held without charge. She campaigned tirelessly for his release. Mazigh holds a Ph.D. in finance from McGill University. She is the National Coordinator of the International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group. She has published a memoir, Hope and Despair, and her novel Mirrors and Mirages was a finalist for the Trillium Book Award in the original French.

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Hope Has Two Daughters door Monia Mazigh

Hope Has Two Daughters by Monia Mazigh is a beautifully written historical fiction.

This novel is set in Tunisia and follows Nadia and her daughter Lila - these two women's stories are intertwined over generations (1980s and 2010s) that will leave you feeling breathless. Riots, studying Arabic, family tensions and drama all drive this story forward by the beautiful story telling from Monia Mazigh.

This novel shows the evolving stories of the two women, and how they aren't so different. Despite being apart of different times, the themes in their lives remain the same. This story shows you hope and survival in different times of struggle, and can be very motivational if you read it under the right context. While this book may not be a non-fiction novel, it almost feels so real with Monia's descriptive and realistic writing.

This isn't the best book I've ever read, but it was a good read. While it may not be a five star book in my eyes, seeing how much potential this author has makes the book worth it. Yes, it's not super fast moving. And of course, there is room to grow within the story (some plot lines could have been left out, there could have been more description in certain areas) but it still makes for a great read. It's not a book I would leave out of conversations - it is a recommended read from my end. That being said, Monia Mazigh has room to grow as an author, and I'm sure the next book will be even better than this one (no matter what she chooses to write, whether it be a continuation/similar story or a completely different one). If her next novels feel as personal and touching as this one, I'm sure they will be fantastic.

Three out of five stars.

I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.… (meer)

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Briars_Reviews | 1 andere bespreking | Aug 4, 2023 |

Hope Has Two Daughters door Monia Mazigh

This is a story of life in Tunisia and the struggle for political freedom. In 1984, Nadia is about to finish high school when the Bread Riots break out. Her best friend's boyfriend is involved and arrested. We watch Nadia develop her sense of self, her role and her politics, In 2010, Nadia's daughter Lila is in Tunis studying Arabic as the Arab Spring begins. The book alternates chapters between their stories and their responses to events around them.

It is a good story that gave me an insight into Tunisia. The author was born there and she draws a vivid picture of her country. The characters of Nadia and Lila are well developed and the plot moves along well. The writing is fine. I did find it difficult to comprehend some of what was motivating some of the secondary characters (e.g. Neila), but I enjoyed the book overall.… (meer)

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