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Sex and Lies

4/5 ( ratings)

The first work of non-fiction in English from the prize-winning and internationally bestselling author of Lullaby and Adèle.

In these essays, Leila Slimani gives voice to young Moroccan women who are grappling with a conservative Arab culture that at once condemns and commodifies sex. In a country where the law punishes and outlaws all forms of sex outside marriage, as well as homosexuality and prostitution, women have only two options for their sexual identities: virgin or wife. Sex and Lies is an essential confrontation with Morocco's intimate demons and a vibrant appeal for the universal freedom to be, to love and to desire.

Language: English

Pages: 176

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Release: February 20, 2020

ISBN: 057135503X

ISBN 13: 9780571355037

Sex and Lies

4/5 ( ratings)

The first work of non-fiction in English from the prize-winning and internationally bestselling author of Lullaby and Adèle.

In these essays, Leila Slimani gives voice to young Moroccan women who are grappling with a conservative Arab culture that at once condemns and commodifies sex. In a country where the law punishes and outlaws all forms of sex outside marriage, as well as homosexuality and prostitution, women have only two options for their sexual identities: virgin or wife. Sex and Lies is an essential confrontation with Morocco's intimate demons and a vibrant appeal for the universal freedom to be, to love and to desire.

Language: English

Pages: 176

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Release: February 20, 2020

ISBN: 057135503X

ISBN 13: 9780571355037

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