Brick Lane: Monica Ali

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I work just ten minutes walk from Brick Lane..

I live a world away. I have no idea how accurate this view of life for a Muslim woman is: but I loved it. Its warm and funny in places, with real trauma, some potential love in there and depicts the poverty and racial tension around 911 really well. Raises the issues around how do women (in particular) live between cultures.. what tensions are inherent in Islam in 21st century Europe.

Having watched the film Crash last night this all seems quite relevant just now… how do races live together or not.

Do read this. Really go on. You can borrow my copy if you want.

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