"The alleys, the houses, the palaces and mosques and the people who live among them are evoked as vividly in Mahfouz's work as the streets of London were conjured up by Dickens." –
Newsweek "Rich in psychological insight and cultural observation. . . . A majestic and capacious accomplishment." –
The Boston Globe "A tale told with great affection, humor, and sensitivity, in a style that in this translation is always accessible and elegant." –
The New York Times Book Review "
Palace Walk is a feast indeed." –
Chicago Tribune
