Interview: laila Lalami , Autor of the :secret Son" Novel

[edegeorg]

Lalami is an insightful individual and her novels reveal some of the important distinctions of lives of Moroccans and Moroccan immigrants. I think that there is certainly a comparison to be made with Ben Jelloun in her understanding of some of the cultural distinctions that are represented by both writers.

[themoonchild123]

the problem here is not the substance of her novels.what makes good novelist is more that the capabilty to express in english.her novels lack the intelect and the original creativity of a true writer

[nadiaboudi]

although a work of fiction, this novel was a disappointment to me. i really was frustrated by the way laila alami portrayed religion and Moroccan culture in her novel. i do NOT recommend this novel to ANYBODY!!

[hamishbendir]

Come on guys, I think you are being hard on the woman! @nadiaboudi