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288 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780735242197
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 30 August 2022
Description
A deeply moving novel about a forbidden love between two boys in war-torn Syria and the fallout that ripples through their adult lives.Syria, 2003. A blooming romance leads to a tragic accident when Hussam’s father catches him acting on his feelin...
Community Reviews Summary of 140 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
sad 66%
dark 56%
challenging 40%
hopeful 38%
tense 36%
informative 16%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 6%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 10%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, War, Sexual violenceModerate
Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Physical abuseMinor
Excrement288 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780735242197
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 30 August 2022
Description
A deeply moving novel about a forbidden love between two boys in war-torn Syria and the fallout that ripples through their adult lives.Syria, 2003. A blooming romance leads to a tragic accident when Hussam’s father catches him acting on his feelin...
Community Reviews Summary of 140 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
sad 66%
dark 56%
challenging 40%
hopeful 38%
tense 36%
informative 16%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 6%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 10%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, War, Sexual violenceModerate
Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Physical abuseMinor
Excrement