The gates of Damascus

The outer archives are busy

About this book

This best-selling book paints an intimate portrait of contemporary Arab society. Through her friendship with a Syrian woman, Lieve Joris explores women's lives and family relationships - the hidden world that lies behind the gates of Damascus. As she describes the celebrations and the tensions that make up daily life in Syria, Lieve Joris also offers us a unique insight into the complexities of Middle Eastern politics.

Match Score

Create a free account to see Match Scores on books the community has marked — once you’ve set your preferences.

Create free account

Marks of the Realm

Marks left by readers of this tome

No community marks yet — be the first to inscribe this tome.

Pacing

—out of 5

Horror / Dark Elements

—out of 5

Romance

—out of 5

Spice Level

—out of 5

LGBTQ+ Representation

—out of 5

Social & Political Themes in Stories

—out of 5

Inscribe Your Rating

Mark this tome across each content category