"Soueif is a political analyst and commentator of the best kind." –London Review of Books
"Highly unusual and richly impressive. . . . The author weaves a circle round us thrice with the touch of a born sorceress." –
The Guardian "There is lively, lucid writing here, vivid description and sharply observed dialogue." –
The Times (London)
"A fetching and original talent." –Hermione Lee,
The Observer "Ahdaf Soueif is one of the most extraordinary chroniclers of sexual politics now writing." –Edward Said
"A convincing and skilful writer." –
The Sunday Times (London)
