If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English By Noor Naga
Feb 11, 2024 
If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English by Noor Naga is a captivating novel set in the aftermath of the Arab Spring. An Egyptian American woman and a man from the village of Shobrakheit cross paths at a café in Cairo. He, once a photographer of the revolution, now struggles with unemployment and addiction, living in a rooftop shack. She, a nostalgic daughter of immigrants, teaches English and resides in a light-filled flat.
Their love story takes unexpected turns, exploring American identity politics, the ethics of fetishizing the homeland, and the complexities of desire. Told from alternating perspectives, Noor Naga’s experimental debut delves into survival, disappointment, and the power of storytelling in our globalized world.
If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English By Noor Naga Book Info:
- Publisher: Graywolf Press
- Published: April 12, 2022
- ISBN: 9781644450819
- Pages: 117
- Size: 0.8
