44 pages 1 hour read

Jokha Alharthi

Celestial Bodies

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

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Reviews & Readership

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Jokha Alharthi's Celestial Bodies receives praise for its lyrical prose and rich depiction of Omani culture. Critics commend the multi-generational narrative and intricate character portrayals. However, some find its fragmented structure and multitude of characters challenging. Overall, it is celebrated for its emotional depth and cultural insights.

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Who Should Read Celestial Bodies?

A reader who would enjoy Celestial Bodies by Jokha Alharthi likely appreciates multi-generational family sagas, intricate narratives, and rich cultural settings. Fans of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude and Isabel Allende’s The House of the Spirits will find this novel compelling.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Realistic Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Topics
History: Middle Eastern
Women's Studies (Nonfiction)
History: World
Themes
Relationships: Family