Lead Review

  • Book: Sweetness in the Belly
  • Location: Harar, London
  • Author: Camilla Gibb

Location

Content

Camilla Gibb’s evocation of the distinctive world of the ancient city and of its unique religion and culture is vivid and rich. She draws us just as completely into the mind of the older Lilly, emotionally paralysed by her loss. The result is a fascinating and remarkably moving portrayal of a life lived at the cusp of two cultures.

Back to book

Sign up to receive our e-newsletter

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.