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The novel weaves personal lives with national upheaval, so I'm curious how Mahfouz chose this specific backdrop and what he wished to convey about that era.

Despite being set in a different time, the themes of destiny and social constraints felt surprisingly relevant today. Did others feel a personal connection?

The characters seem caught between their choices and larger forces. I wonder what the author intended to say about the balance between agency and fate.