Modern Blackbirds 2024 - The Forty Rules of Love

Leesniveau: C1, adult reader

Schooltype: bovenbouw havo/vwo (4 havo, 5 havo, 4 vwo, 5 vwo, 6 vwo)

Leeftijdscategorie: vanaf 16 jaar

Ella Rubenstein is forty years old and unhappily married. Her new job is to report on Sweet Blasphemy: a novel written by a man named Aziz Zahara. Ella is mesmerized by his tale of the wise man Shams. Shams and his rules offer Ella insight into a philosophy based on the unity of all people and religions. She is shocked by the similarities between her life and the story, and realises that Zahara has come to set her free…

Review

Forty Rules of love is one heck of a book that explores the realms of spirituality, love, God, and religion. It is something that will urge you to look inwards. The author has weaved the story in a very unique way. It encourages the readers to follow their hearts. It is a must-read book.

Bron: Thinkers Point.