Children of the Jacaranda Tree by Sahar Delijani

Children of the Jacaranda Tree

Sahar Delijani

282 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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A stunning debut novel set in post-Revolutionary Iran that gives voice to the men, women, and children who won a war only to find their lives–and those of their descendants - imperiled by its aftermath. We all have a tree inside us. Finding it is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 225 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
reflective 64%
sad 50%
challenging 42%
dark 35%
informative 28%
tense 21%
inspiring 14%
hopeful 7%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 35%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 30% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 45%

Average rating

3.41

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