Discussion of: Celestial bodies by Jokha Al Harthi

Set in the village of al-Awafi in Oman, Celestial Bodies tells the story of three sisters—Mayya, Asma, and Khawla—each navigating love, marriage, and identity in a society caught between tradition and transformation. Through their lives and the generations before them, the novel weaves a powerful tapestry of family, class, and the lingering impact of slavery. With poetic language and emotional depth, Jokha Alharthi invites us into a world rarely seen in literature, offering a profound reflection on change, memory, and what it means to belong.