Sweetness in the Belly
Sweetness in the Belly
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Brief
368
Novel • Fiction
London And Harar • 1970s
2005
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
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
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Review Roundup
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.
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.
9,775 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
368
Novel • Fiction
London And Harar • 1970s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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