The Sabries of Paradise

Description

The Sabries of Paradise is a historical novel written by Abdulaziz Al-Mahmoud, discussing the lives of a group of slaves in 19th century Kuwait.
Key Take Aways
The book gives the story of a group of slaves, known as Sabries, who were taken from East Africa to Kuwait.
The book covers all the harsh realities of slavery during the 19th century in Kuwait, including brutal handling of slaves and the ways they fought for their freedom.
Through the Sabries’ stories, Al-Mahmoud illuminates the history and culture of Kuwait and the Gulf region.
The novel touches on themes of identity, community, and resistance.
Themes
Historical fiction
Slavery and freedom
Identity and community
Resistance and resilience
Gulf history and culture
Style and Structure
The book is written in a lyrical and evocative style with a focus on storytelling and character development.
Impact and Significance
“The Sabries of Paradise” has been acclaimed widely for its powerful and moving narration of the lives of slaves in 19th-century Kuwait. The book has received numerous literary awards and has been translated into several languages.