GIRLS OF RIYADH

Book Details

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Translators: Snehal Joshi

• ISBN: 9788184981056

• Edition: 2nd Edition

• Publishing Year: April 2010

• Pages: 286

• Language: Marathi (Translated from English)

• Cover: Paperback

• Category: Biography & True Stories

About the Book

Girls of Riyadh by Rajaa Alsanea caused a stir when it was first published, shedding light on the hidden lives of Saudi women. In this groundbreaking work, Alsanea offers an unprecedented view into the private struggles and desires of four young, upper-class women living in Riyadh. These women grapple with the constraints of traditional Saudi culture while exploring love, identity, and fulfillment in a world that often feels at odds with their Islamic roots.

The narrative takes readers on a journey through the lives of these women, who, while constrained by their society’s expectations, also embrace modernity and Western influences as they search for their true selves. As they navigate love, personal ambition, and societal pressures, the women of Girls of Riyadh represent a generation caught between the tradition of their homeland and the allure of the globalized world. The book is a vivid portrayal of women striving to find their place in a society that often silences their voices.

Through these stories, Alsanea provides readers with a rare and powerful glimpse into a world that is seldom discussed, making Girls of Riyadh both an engaging and important read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of Saudi women’s lives today.