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276 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802170149
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press, Black Cat
Publication date: 19 August 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 hij...
Community Reviews Summary of 285 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
sad 55%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%
informative 22%
hopeful 14%
tense 14%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug use, Death of parent, GaslightingMinor
Drug abuse, Racism, Religious bigotry
276 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802170149
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press, Black Cat
Publication date: 19 August 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 hij...
Community Reviews Summary of 285 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
sad 55%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%
informative 22%
hopeful 14%
tense 14%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug use, Death of parent, GaslightingMinor
Drug abuse, Racism, Religious bigotry