Scan barcode
288 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802199249
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Black Cat
Publication date: 06 June 2005
Description
Leila Aboulela’s American debut is a provocative, timely, and engaging novel about a young Muslim woman—once privileged and secular in her native land and now impoverished in London—gradually embracing her orthodox faith. With her Muslim hijab and...
Community Reviews Summary of 289 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
sad 53%
dark 28%
inspiring 28%
challenging 25%
informative 21%
hopeful 14%
tense 14%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug use, Death of parent, GaslightingMinor
Drug abuse, Racism, Religious bigotry
288 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802199249
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Black Cat
Publication date: 06 June 2005
Description
Leila Aboulela’s American debut is a provocative, timely, and engaging novel about a young Muslim woman—once privileged and secular in her native land and now impoverished in London—gradually embracing her orthodox faith. With her Muslim hijab and...
Community Reviews Summary of 289 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
sad 53%
dark 28%
inspiring 28%
challenging 25%
informative 21%
hopeful 14%
tense 14%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug use, Death of parent, GaslightingMinor
Drug abuse, Racism, Religious bigotry