This is more than straightforward misery. It shows us the difficulty faced by Muslim girls growing up in 1980s Britain; deals with the horror of arranged marriages and the fall out when it goes wrong; what it means to be alienated from those you love and details the trauma involved in being a prostitute who loathes what she does, whilst celebrating the freedom it brings
Exploring the essence of Sufism as Islamic mysticism, the novel delves into the author's personal quest for the Divine. It emphasizes the transformative journey toward closeness to God through direct experience and belief. The narrative captures the challenges and rewards of translating profound concepts into a literary form, inviting readers to engage joyfully in this introspective process.