Memoirs of a Woman Doctor by Nawal El Saadawi

Memoirs of a Woman Doctor

Nawal El Saadawi

102 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction feminism memoir challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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A young Egyptian woman clashes with her traditional family when she chooses a career in medicine. Rather than submit to an arranged marriage and motherhood, she cuts her hair short and works fiercely to realise her dreams. At medical school, she b...

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Community Reviews

3.53
based on 265 reviews

Moods

reflective: 81%

emotional: 54%

inspiring: 42%

challenging: 33%

hopeful: 30%

informative: 30%

sad: 21%

dark: 15%

tense: 9%

mysterious: 6%

funny: 3%

lighthearted: 3%


Pace

67% of readers chose fast
29% of readers chose medium
3% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose A mix
88% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

70% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

52% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
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No

Diverse cast of characters?

52% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

54% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
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Complicated
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