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Cairo Trilogy: Palace Walk, Palace of Desire, Sugar Street; Introduction

The illustrated field guide inside is my favorite part of the book.

The heart of this novel lies in its honest, unpolished dialogue.

What stands out about this book is that it’s beautifully illustrated throughout.

This novel feels like a secret being whispered in your ear.

This novel has a sense of wonder that never feels childish.

A nice touch is how this novel uses silence to say so much.

A nice touch is the illustrated colophon describing the typeface.

A nice touch is the glossary of terms used in this activity book.

You will find that this novel balances dark themes with gentle humor.

What stands out about this edition is the illustrated chapter headings.