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Dreamers of the Day

Mary Doria Russell
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Dreamers of the Day

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

Book Brief

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Mary Doria Russell

Dreamers of the Day

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

253

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Travel Literature
Setting

Middle East • 1920s

Topic
Politics & Government

World History
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Dreamers of the Day by Mary Doria Russell follows Agnes Shanklin, a schoolteacher from Ohio, who travels to Egypt in 1921. There, she encounters historical figures such as Winston Churchill and T.E. Lawrence during the Cairo Conference. The novel explores themes of politics, identity, and transformation amid significant geopolitical events.

Contemplative

Informative

Bittersweet

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.0

7,391 ratings

62%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dreamers of the Day by Mary Doria Russell offers a reflective journey through historical events with a personal touch. Readers praise its engaging narrative and historical insights, though some find it lacking in depth for certain characters. The blend of fiction and real history captivates many, but may disappoint those seeking more intricate plot development.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dreamers of the Day?

A reader of Dreamers of the Day by Mary Doria Russell likely enjoys historical fiction with strong female protagonists. Fans of The Cairo Trilogy by Naguib Mahfouz or Atonement by Ian McEwan may appreciate its rich historical context and exploration of personal and political change.

4.0

7,391 ratings

62%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

253

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Travel Literature
Setting

Middle East • 1920s

Topic
Politics & Government

World History
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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