The Cairo Trilogy (Dramatised) Audiobook

" If I could vote 100 stars for this book, I would "

" A great series by an Arab writer. I'd like to read them again. "

" I read the Palace Walk three years ago and have been dying to finish the trilogy. "

" Interesting book but way too long. Prefer the first two books of the trilogy over the third. "

" Really good chronicle of a family in Cairo during the first half of the 20th century. They should make a miniseries of the books in Arabic, if they haven't already. I really related to the character of Kamal. "

" It just doesn't get any better than this. "

" effectively the first Arabic novel. Quite something. "

" Its about a man growing up in Egypt. Not surprising I liked it:) "

" An abridged version, available at BBC Radio 7. "

" One of my most favorite books, like many other memorable characters in novels, I will never forget Ahmed jawad's family. It was like I know them in real life. A masterpiece no doubt. "

" Read this trilogy a long time ago, but kept all three books to sometime read again. These books each are fantastic: well-written, lyrical, engrossing, with great depth of character development and political backdrop. I loved them and highly recommend them. "

" Mahfouz is among the best writers i've read, and this Trilogy is the kind of novels I read over and over. "

" One of the best stories I've ever read. Especially the first book, Palace Walk. "

" I love anything that this author writes! "

" One of the best ever. Colonial Cairo....different families representing the changes taking place in Egyptian society....just brilliant. Ah yes, he also won the Nobel Prize for Literature....and well worth it. "

" Why wasn't this a movie? A la the English Patient? "

" Great story of a family throught the eyes of several generations. Reveals universals in all families and delicately illuminates the lives of the characters. "

" I enjoyed the first book immensely. It was original. I liked the characters because they were so original and fresh. The second book lacked the same freshness. I got bored. "

" This trilogy is set in Egypt. It tells such a compelling story with so many interesting characters, while also weaving in the culture and city of Cairo. The author (who just died 3 or so years ago) did an awesome job capturing people as they really are. Highly recommended! "

" Fascinating story, engaging text. Epic and intimate at the same time. "

" Remarkable story of a Muslim family in British-occupied Cairo in early 20th century . . you'll learn to almost love the one you really dislike from the beginning. "

" Excellent, really. Egyptian class culture...eye opening. Could stop after the first book but once you read the second, the third is a must... "

" If you wish for some level of exposure to what an Egyptian, Muslim wife and mother had to endure during that period (and, no doubt, other epochs including the present), do read this magnificent account - you will, serendipitously, be highly entertained and aroused as well. "

" I spent a summer reading this epic trilogy 3 summers ago and it is still with me. Mahfouz is a masterful writer, but this was a challenging read probably not for everyone. I was transported. I think it was the right book at the right time. "

" This is one of my favorite books! "

" Set in Cairo, Egypt. Author won Nobel Prize for Literature. Long. Educational. "

" Mahfouz won the Nobel Prize and I believe these books (this is the first of three) played a large part in the decision. I don't usually vibe with translations, but I really did enjoy this one. "

" It was excellent. It seemed to take the author a bit of time to find his cadence, but once he settled in the book developed fabulously. I highly recommend it. "

" It was well-written, but I found it hard to get into. Maybe I just wasn't in the mood, but I had to make myself finish it. Usually I like historical fiction, but not this one. Must not have been in an intellectual mood :). "

" Excellent overall. Really gets into the life of early 20th century Egypt. Only criticism is that I don't end up caring much for any of the characters, although I am interested in what happens to them. Also, the ending wasn't great- very abrupt. But going to read the remainder of the trilogy. "

" I really liked this book, but it's a tough read. It's been translated (from Aarabic, I believe) and it's not translated very smoothly, in my opinion. Even so, I loved the story. There are two more and I want to read them, though I would really love a Cliff's Notes, if anyone has seen any! "

" I was highly motivated to read this, but I couldn't stay with it after repeated attempts. "

" I love this book. The stories of the characters and life in Cairo are fascinating. This book truly deserves the Nobel in Literature that it won. It is epic and outstanding in every way. "