Playwright Betty Shamieh’s debut novel reimagines Palestinian womanhood

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 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.

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