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Title: a book for all times
Review: Mahfouz is a master storyteller. the characters in the ally come alive in two paragraphs.this is a novel that appeals to everybody as it has many levels. no wonder it is perhaps Mahfouz' most popular.it is local in character but universal in ideas.the ally is a living place with real interesting characters.it is a metaphor for all of Egypt, actually for humanity.the story moves at a fast and exciting pace, yet has depth and meaning. A rare novel that combines all the features of a great classic one.
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