Historically correct - Rated 
I loved the setting and backdrop to this novel, the plot is very much in the style of Danielle Steel, with the loves and losses our protagonist experiences. Not my usual read, as I prefer my fiction a bit more gritty, but nonetheless a book that does offer much more than fiction, and a lot of information and insight into life in Egypt at the time of the second world war.
I recommend this strongly as a beach read on an exotic holiday.
Well researched - more than just fiction - Rated
Unlike another reader reviewing this book, I thought the huge amount of research Soheir Khashoggi had put into the historical background to her book paid off 100%. Without all the Egyptian history and customs intertwined into the story, the reader could not possibly grasp the 'Greek Tragedy' aspects of the story. Like 'Romeo and Juliet', the love affair in this book was doomed from the start simply because of the families the lovers were born into, and because of their status in Egyptian life in that pre-war/WW2/post-war era. Having lived myself in a country full of ex-pat British, I could really relate to the attitudes and manner of the Britons described as living in Alexandria. They weren't monsters; they were just blinkered by their own birthright. They were capable of great kindness and humanitarian acts, but there was always that 'class thing' that got in the way of real cross-cultural relationships - though there's considerable irony in all of this as well. I thought Soheir Khashoggi succeeded in being very unbiased in her portrayal of all her characteristics, with goodies and baddies in all the nationalities she includes in the book. I found her main characters easy to relate to, felt with them in their tragedies and rejoiced with them in their triumphs and when they found happiness, or - much harder to find - peace. I learnt so much from this book - not just about Egyptian politics and Islamic culture, but about Egyptian music and traditions. However much people differ from country to country, love is experienced in the same way everywhere. And I use the word 'love' in its widest sense, not just romantic love, but family love in all its aspects. The Nightingale's loyalty and compassion are beautifully conveyed... she is a wonderful character, but also very credible.
a master of a storyteller - Rated 
A spellbinding powerful novel, fully realized, and richly embroidered, a subject written with invention and courage and a great deal of heart. It's one book I could not put down.
A great success - Rated
How enlighted I was after I read Nadia's Song and learned so much about that part of the world that I knew little of..it's defently a page turner..and I do recommand it to everyone that wants to enjoy such a great powerful story.
Great book - Rated
I enjoyed every page in that book, another success from Soheir Khashoggi, after I read Mirage by her which I loved, I recommand Nadia's Song as well, it's a great read and a wonderful story, I learned a great deal about the history in Egypt. Do keep writing Soheir your books are a page turner.
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