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384 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
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With the acclaim won by her first two novels, Hanan al-Shaykh established herself as the Arab world's foremost woman writer. Beirut Blues, published to similar acclaim, further confirms her place in Arabic literature, and brings her writing to a n...
Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
challenging 50%
dark 25%
informative 25%
sad 25%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
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Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Rape384 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
With the acclaim won by her first two novels, Hanan al-Shaykh established herself as the Arab world's foremost woman writer. Beirut Blues, published to similar acclaim, further confirms her place in Arabic literature, and brings her writing to a n...
Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
challenging 50%
dark 25%
informative 25%
sad 25%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Rape