The Islam Quintet: A Sultan in Palermo : A Novel (Paperback)

from karatelpek

Well interesting setting. I think we can all agree on that. However, the plot and love story (if you can call it that) would be improbable in a porno, let alone a novel that takes itself (way too) seriously. Also, Arabs didn't drink tea in middle ages and we aren't impressed that Idris bathed a l...

from m.belljackson

Five Stars for the history of Sicily and the balanced contrasts of religions. Two Stars for the improbable and tedious romantic entangles of Muhammed Idrisi. One Star for my disappointment after bring inspired by al-Idrisi in [The Map of Salt and Stars] and so looking forward to reading about his...

from SignoraEdie

I thought this book was fantastic. Taking place in Sicily in 1153 this historical novel explains what takes place between the Christian King Roger II and the huge Muslim population on the island. Told through the main character, the Muslim geographer and cartographer, Idrisi, the reader learns th...

from SignoraEdie

I thought this book was fantastic. Taking place in Sicily in 1153 this historical novel explains what takes place between the Christian King Roger II and the huge Muslim population on the island. Told through the main character, the Muslim geographer and cartographer, Idrisi, the reader learns th...