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132 pages • first pub 1912 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This is the exquisitely tender story of love that beats desperately against the taboos of Oriental tradition. With great sensitivity, Gibran describes his passion as a youth for Selma Karamy, the girl of Beirut who first unfolded to him the secret...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,233 reviews
Moods
sad 82%
reflective 56%
dark 18%
inspiring 16%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, Child deathModerate
Sexism, Misogyny, Emotional abuseMinor
Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, War
132 pages • first pub 1912 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This is the exquisitely tender story of love that beats desperately against the taboos of Oriental tradition. With great sensitivity, Gibran describes his passion as a youth for Selma Karamy, the girl of Beirut who first unfolded to him the secret...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,233 reviews
Moods
sad 82%
reflective 56%
dark 18%
inspiring 16%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, Child deathModerate
Sexism, Misogyny, Emotional abuseMinor
Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, War