Hayat is now a teenager. He is still in love with Aunt Mina who is on the verge of marry Nathan, a Jewish scientist/colleague of Hayat's father. Nathan wants to convert to Islam. Great descriptions of religious fervor in childhood. Great family scenes, great debates on religion . . . so far, just a great book. Fingers-crossed nothing changes.
Excellent start . . . orphaned girl with a knack for chess, taught by janitor, harsh orphanage despite its courtly look.
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