Ferdaous, une voix en enfer

The narrative feels raw and personal—I'm curious whether this was driven by real stories or pure imagination. How did Nawal El Saadawi decide to give voice to such a marginalized character?

Her resilience in the face of brutal oppression made me think about the strength of the human spirit. I wonder how different readers interpret her acts of rebellion.

The cultural and social backdrop adds layers to her struggles. I'm interested in how much of this setting was drawn from real historical context or personal knowledge.