Yalla Culture - Episode 29 - Kohl and Habhan
Welcome to episode 29 of Yalla Taqafa! Today marks the podcast's first anniversary, as the first episode was recorded in 2018. In this episode, we will be discussing the novel "Kahal wa Habahan" by the author Omar Taher, which is his first novel. I hadn't planned on doing another book review so soon after the last one, but when Omar Taher released this novel earlier this year, I fell in love with it and felt compelled to share my thoughts on it. The novel is a sensitive work that immerses readers in the memories of traditional Egyptian families, evoking sensations of taste, smell, and sound. It beautifully captures the essence of Abdullah, the protagonist, both as a teenager in his family home and as a young man navigating the streets of Cairo from 2008 to 2017. The novel is rich in imagery and explores themes of love, food, and culture. Overall, "Kahal wa Habahan" is a well-crafted novel and a promising start for Omar Taher. It is like a sweet dessert enjoyed with tea after a long and tiring day. Thank you, Omar Taher, for this wonderful literary work.