
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Sex and Lies
About this book
'Striking'
ELLE France
'Brave'
iNews
'Powerful'
TLS
'Urgent'
Evening Standard
'Original'
Cosmopolitan
The first work of non-fiction in English from the prize-winning and internationally bestselling author of
Lullaby and
Adèle, translated by Sophie Lewis.
In these essays, Leïla Slimani gives voice to young Moroccan women who are grappling with a conservative Arab culture that at once condemns and commodifies sex. In a country where the law punishes and outlaws all forms of sex outside marriage, as well as homosexuality and prostitution, women have only two options for their sexual identities: virgin or wife. Sex and Lies is an essential confrontation with Morocco's intimate demons and a vibrant appeal for the universal freedom to be, to love and to desire.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Landing Page
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Epigraph
- Contents
- Foreword 2020
- Introduction
- Soraya
- Noor
- Zhor
- Faty Badi
- Society on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
- Jamila
- Mustapha
- F
- Malika
- Asma Lamrabet
- A Question of Identity
- Maha Sano
- Abdessamad Dialmy
- Rim
- Sanaa El Aji
- Mouna
- Fedwa Misk
- Samira
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
- About the Author
- By the Same Author
- Copyright