DAKAR, SENEGAL - NOVEMBER 08: A young Senegalese girl reads 'The Soft Light of Broken Flowers', a novel by Awa Marie Fall in Dakar, Senegal on November 8, 2024. The story, rooted in the Senegalese concept of 'soutoureu,' which symbolizes a woman's dignity and the preservation of her privacy, follows Aissatou, a hair salon owner, and the women who trust her with their dreams and secrets. The novel explores women's autonomy and privacy within a close-knit community. The book's cover, which partially obscures the reader's face, reflects its central theme of 'female privacy,' creating a striking visual alignment with the story. Cem Ozdel / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM