Updating my review after some thought;

Even if this novel isn’t true or entirely true, it’s still an important book, because all the things mentioned in it do happen in the world. And in all parts of the world, not just in the Middle East. Perhaps on a smaller scale, but nevertheless, a million unfair impediments exist in a woman’s life that stop her from achieving her fullest potential and her happiness. I’m deleting the rating as well because this is real life and it cannot be minimized to a few stars.

Old review;

At first, I was really into it. Then it all started to feel like too much? It was very cinematic and became harder and harder to believe. No doubt women go through this kind of abuse and oppression in all parts of the world, but especially in that part. But I also looked into the lawsuits against Sasson, claiming she had plagiarized someone else? So the credibility of the book is a little shaky. 

My other major complaint is that the book reeked of white savior complex. It got really insufferable towards the end. 

But if this story is true, then, well, Sultana is iconic. 

Worth the read, imo.