Salwa Al Neimi (All reviews)
- Jun 24 2015
"Al Neimi has written a stirring novel about the place afforded sex in modern Arabic society and its relationship to the long, rich tradition of Arabic erotica."
— Books on the Move - Jan 19 2010
The Globe and Mail: "Breaking taboos in Middle Eastern fiction" - Jun 5 2009
Booklist: "A self-described 'creature of language,' [Al Neimi] entwines the smell of desire and the linguistics of love in a multifaceted tapestry of sex, women, and society." - May 13 2009
Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Readers disappointed by 'The Almond' would be better served by Al Neimi's... 'The Proof of the Honey,' also narrated by a woman who dwells on sensual pleasures" - May 7 2009
Library Journal: "Al Neimi mines the depths of Arabic literature in an attempt to revive the forgotten language of sexuality." - Feb 26 2009
Publishers Weekly: "the narrator’s description of her sexual awakening with the Thinker delivers sensationally beautiful erotic moments, revealing a skillful, enticing voice from the Arab world." - Aug 28 2008
Il Mattino (Italy): "Originally published in 2007 by one of Lebanon’s most prestigious publishers, The Proof of the Honey was immediately forbidden for sale to minors, and distribution across the Arab world was prohibited…" - Aug 2 2008
D-Donna (Italy): "The Proof of the Honey is a singular phenomenon, an exemplar of contemporary erotic literature from the Near East." - Jun 2 2008
Elle (France): "More than a mere description of Arabs’ sexual habits, The Proof of the Honey confronts the complexity of male-female relationships in Arab world."