The Stone House by Yara Hawari

The Stone House

Yara Hawari

91 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical informative sad medium-paced
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Description

The year is 1968. The recent Arab defeat in the Naksa has led to the loss of all of historic Palestine. In the midst of violent political upheaval, Mahmoud, a young Palestinian boy living in the Galilee, embarks on a school trip to visit the West ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
informative 73%
sad 73%
reflective 56%
challenging 43%
dark 34%
tense 30%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 17%
adventurous 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 33%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 13% | N/A: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 13%

Average rating

4.29

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