Unconscious Spells: On Mansoura Ez Eldin’s The Orchards of Basra - Words Without Borders

This is a website about the book *The Orchards of Basra* by Mansoura Ez Eldin. The article is a book review by Alex Tan, who explores the themes of identity, dreams, and the nature of reality through the lens of Islamic dream interpretation. Tan discusses how the novel's use of dream imagery and the interplay of characters from different times creates a fragmented and dreamlike narrative. He highlights the author's extensive knowledge of Arabic literature and Islamic theology, which is woven into the novel's intricate plot.