How does a woman fall in love? When she sees a man from a different perspective… Such is the story of this passionate novel, about the longing of ideal teenagers and their constant search for themselves. The events take place in the middle class of Egyptian cities. Rima Bseony skillfully captures the voices of her characters, giving them life and making the reader fully immersed in their lives, through methods that are often satirical but ultimately successful. “The Starch Seller” provides a glimpse of the changes that took place in Egypt during the 20th century—a country that is finally ready for change.