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286 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143113478
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 July 2008
Description
When Rajaa Alsanea boldly chose to open up the hidden world of Saudi women--their private lives and their conflicts with the traditions of their culture--she caused a sensation across the Arab world. Now in English, Alsanea's tale of the personal ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,301 reviews
Moods
funny 44%
informative 43%
reflective 42%
lighthearted 41%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 20%
challenging 13%
sad 11%
adventurous 7%
relaxing 6%
mysterious 4%
dark 2%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Infidelity, Body shamingModerate
Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, HomophobiaMinor
Racism, Domestic abuse, Transphobia
286 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143113478
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 July 2008
Description
When Rajaa Alsanea boldly chose to open up the hidden world of Saudi women--their private lives and their conflicts with the traditions of their culture--she caused a sensation across the Arab world. Now in English, Alsanea's tale of the personal ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,301 reviews
Moods
funny 44%
informative 43%
reflective 42%
lighthearted 41%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 20%
challenging 13%
sad 11%
adventurous 7%
relaxing 6%
mysterious 4%
dark 2%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Infidelity, Body shamingModerate
Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, HomophobiaMinor
Racism, Domestic abuse, Transphobia