A Land of Permanent Goodbyes by Atia Abawi

A Land of Permanent Goodbyes

Atia Abawi

288 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

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A powerful novel of refugees escaping from war-torn Syria, masterfully told by a journalist who witnessed the crisis firsthand. In a country ripped apart by war, Tareq lives with his big and loving family . . . until the bombs strike. His city is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 349 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
sad 75%
challenging 71%
tense 46%
dark 42%
hopeful 39%
reflective 39%
informative 28%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 36%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 21% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Average rating

4.02

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