Sweet Dates in Basra

A Novel

Fiction & Literature
Cover of the book Sweet Dates in Basra by Jessica Jiji, HarperCollins e-books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Jessica Jiji ISBN: 9780061991431
Publisher: HarperCollins e-books Publication: April 27, 2010
Imprint: HarperCollins e-books Language: English
Author: Jessica Jiji
ISBN: 9780061991431
Publisher: HarperCollins e-books
Publication: April 27, 2010
Imprint: HarperCollins e-books
Language: English

“In this story of love and search for identity, Jessica Jiji succeeds fully in capturing passions, depth of feeling, and strong relationships beyond ethnic and religious differences.”
—Naim Kattan, author of Farewell Babylon

 

Jessica Jiji’s Sweet Dates in Basra is a compelling, poignant, and unforgettable tale of friendship and family, set in Iraq during the second world war. A dramatic departure from Jiji’s previous novel, Diamonds Take Forever, Sweet Dates in Basra brilliantly captures the atmosphere of a volatile Middle East during the previous century and pays tribute to the lost traditions of a once-idyllic world.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

“In this story of love and search for identity, Jessica Jiji succeeds fully in capturing passions, depth of feeling, and strong relationships beyond ethnic and religious differences.”
—Naim Kattan, author of Farewell Babylon

 

Jessica Jiji’s Sweet Dates in Basra is a compelling, poignant, and unforgettable tale of friendship and family, set in Iraq during the second world war. A dramatic departure from Jiji’s previous novel, Diamonds Take Forever, Sweet Dates in Basra brilliantly captures the atmosphere of a volatile Middle East during the previous century and pays tribute to the lost traditions of a once-idyllic world.

More books from HarperCollins e-books

Cover of the book DSI--Date Scene Investigation by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book The Thinking Fan's Guide to the World Cup by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book Face of the Enemy by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book The Perfect Lover by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book Emissary by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book Organic and Chic by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book The Home Team: Hostile Borders by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book Offer of Proof by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book Three Boys Who Thought Experimental Fiction Was For Pussies by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book Scambusters! by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book Baby, Don't Go by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book Twilight by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book Epilogue by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book The Master Butchers Singing Club by Jessica Jiji
Cover of the book Auntie Mayhem by Jessica Jiji
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy