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Sweetness in the Belly

Camilla Gibb
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Sweetness in the Belly

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Camilla Gibb

Sweetness in the Belly

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London And Harar • 1970s

Theme
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Sweetness in the Belly by Camilla Gibb centers on the life of Lily, the daughter of Irish immigrants who is orphaned in Morocco and raised by locals. She grows up as a devout Muslim, teaches children in Ethiopia, and falls in love with a revolutionary named Aziz. Lily lives in exile in England, working as a nurse and refugee advocate while navigating her identity between cultures.

Contemplative

Emotional

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

9,775 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Sweetness in the Belly by Camilla Gibb captivates with its rich, evocative portrayal of cultural identity and displacement. Readers praise its lyrical prose and well-researched depiction of Ethiopia. Some critique its pacing and character development, finding certain transitions abrupt. Overall, it's lauded for its emotional depth and insightful narrative.

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Who Should Read Sweetness in the Belly?

Readers who appreciate Sweetness in the Belly by Camilla Gibb will likely enjoy deep, cross-cultural narratives and vivid character development. Fans of Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner or Barbara Kingsolver's The Poisonwood Bible will find this novel's blend of personal journey and historical context particularly compelling.

4.0

9,775 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London And Harar • 1970s

Theme
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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