In Praise of Hatred by Leri Price, Khaled Khalifa

In Praise of Hatred

Leri Price, Khaled Khalifa

320 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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In 1980s Syria, a young Muslim girl lives a secluded life behind the veil in the vast and perfumed house of her grandparents. Her three aunts—the pious Maryam, the liberal Safaa, and the free-spirited Marwa—raise her with the aid of their ever-dev...

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Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.02

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