The book showcases beautifully the attitude of peaple at large, their respect for other religions and cultures. The kind way in which foreigners were treated in pre-revolution Tunisia is written in a very lucid manner.

.....intriguing, the story that takes you through inhibitions, curiosity and unfamiliarity of a tourist.... and culminating it all to a beautiful climax. The narrative is engaging, always leaving you with feeling of what next and where it is leading to.

The author's unique style of telling has succeeded to keep the reader engaged from beginning till the end....

The book is definitely a page turner.... felt like I was waling through the bustling streets of Tunis. Furthermore, the conversatioal tone adopted by the author lends an element of realism to the narrative and plot structure.

The pain of waiting for things to fall in place, the loneliness of being alone in a foreign land, this book beautifully captures the life of solo business traveller.

A promising debut novella by Archipelago.... the auther writes with a reverence toward the cultural and historical aspects of his setting.... His ( writer's ) discernment shows capacity for cultural understanding, sharp analysis, and social commentary.