In Praise of Hatred

1980s Syria, our young narrator is living a secluded life behind the veil in the vast and perfumed house of her grandparents in Aleppo. Her three aunts, Maryam the pious one; Safaa, the liberal; and the free-spirited Marwa, bring her up with the aid of their ever-devoted blind servant.

Siria anilor 1980, tanara noastra naratoare traieste o viata retrasa in spatele valului din casa vasta si parfumata a bunicilor ei din Alep. Cele trei matusi ale ei, Maryam cea evlavioasa; Safaa, liberalul; si Marwa, cu spiritul liber, o cresc cu ajutorul servitorului lor orb mereu devotat.