The Details of Silence

Nathalie Handal’s The Details of Silence explores the internal and external landscapes of Arab women. Set in present day New York, Details gives voice to (eleven) Arab women of different ages and religions coming from different parts of the world. Azza, the main character, interviews each woman for a story she is writing, and as she unveils the details of their lives, sexuality and silences, she unveils the details of her own personal tragedy.