Woman at Point Zero by Nawal El Saadawi
"Woman at Point Zero" is a powerful novel about a woman named Firdaus who, after a life filled with hardships and abuse, finds herself on death row in an Egyptian prison. The narrative explores her life story, from her childhood of poverty and genital mutilation to her experiences with domestic violence, prostitution, and finally murder. Through her journey, the book offers a profound critique of patriarchal society and the systemic oppression of women.
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This book is on the following lists:
- Third World Novels… The Top 10 (New Internationalist)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Africa's 100 Best Books of the 20th Century (Zimbabwe International Book Fair)