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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This short story collection is a tricky one to rate as it contains many different stories written by multiple authors. These are the stories that stood out to me:
Other Cities, The Tables Outlived Amin & My Shoe Size and Other People’s Views on the Matter!
Other Cities, The Tables Outlived Amin & My Shoe Size and Other People’s Views on the Matter!
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Oso politta. Ezta espero nuna, baino asko gustau zait.
In the introduction to the collection, editor Jo Glanville writes that "Short stories are one of the most popular forms in Palestinian literature", often being published in newspapers or one of a number of journals that feature new writers. Qissat also contains a mix of established and new writers from across the generations, some still living in Palestine, others based abroad. Some of the stories were written in English, some in Arabic and so, as the reader makes their way through the collection, it builds into a picture of what life has been like for Palestinian women over the years, with a much broader perspective than news reports.
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emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
A great variety of writers and voices. I also learned why short stories are more popular in Palestine than in other parts of the world. The stories in this anthology are not only informative, but also entertaining, funny, political and serious. I think there's something to find for every reader.
As with every anthology, the quality of the writing has its ups and downs, also I'm not sure how much might have been lost in translation. I also have no knowledge whatsoever what is to be considered a good story in Palestine, therefore I decided not to give a star rating.
As with every anthology, the quality of the writing has its ups and downs, also I'm not sure how much might have been lost in translation. I also have no knowledge whatsoever what is to be considered a good story in Palestine, therefore I decided not to give a star rating.
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
a mother of six plans to get her children to Ramallah for the visit they've always longed for. a young girl's mind-numbering summer in Kuwait is shattered by the start of the gulf war. a writer harbors a PLO fighter in Beirut during the Israeli invasion of Lebanon. a young couple's relationship dissolves in a series of misunderstandings and conflicts.
the stories here detail the perspectives of Palestinian women from all walks of life, at home and in the diaspora, from several moments across recent history. they show everyday triumphs and tragedies; the bonds of family and community; and the realities of living amid war and under occupation.
qissat's stories are wide-ranging in their topics, characters, writing styles, and form. i only fell head over heels for a few of them, but i am very glad i read this collection and recommend it!
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated