JEDDAH: Betty Shamieh’s debut novel “Too Soon” is a triumph of storytelling — the kind that had me canceling my own plans so I could witness its female characters experience the breadth of life on the p
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A profound exploration of diasporic identity, this sharp, spirited novel is a funny, audacious, and sensual look at modern womanhood through the lives of three generations of Palestinian women.
From love and desire to ambition and liberation, “Too Soon” captures the nuances of mother-daughter relationships within the patriarchal framework of Palestinian society.
At its center is Arabella, a privileged, 35-year-old theater director who has long prioritized career growth over Palestinian activism. In 2012, she is finally forced to confront her heritage and the political implications of her art, when she journeys to Palestine to direct a gender-bent “Hamlet” in the West Bank, finding herself caught between artistic freedom and cultural responsibility.
