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288 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593297193
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 19 July 2022
Description
A luminous new collection of stories from a young writer who “has brought his culture’s rich history, mythology, and lyricism to American letters.” —Sandra CisnerosPen/Hemingway finalist Jamil Jan Kochai breathes life into his contemporary Afghan...
Community Reviews Summary of 342 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
dark 67%
challenging 52%
sad 52%
funny 22%
tense 21%
adventurous 19%
informative 19%
mysterious 18%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 38% | N/A: 10% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 12% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 6% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | N/A: 4% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 32% | No: 16% | N/A: 11%Average rating
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Graphic
War, Violence, Child deathModerate
Islamophobia, Pedophilia, Rape288 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593297193
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 19 July 2022
Description
A luminous new collection of stories from a young writer who “has brought his culture’s rich history, mythology, and lyricism to American letters.” —Sandra CisnerosPen/Hemingway finalist Jamil Jan Kochai breathes life into his contemporary Afghan...
Community Reviews Summary of 342 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
dark 67%
challenging 52%
sad 52%
funny 22%
tense 21%
adventurous 19%
informative 19%
mysterious 18%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 38% | N/A: 10% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 12% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 6% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | N/A: 4% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 32% | No: 16% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, Child deathModerate
Islamophobia, Pedophilia, Rape