Once a Stranger by Zoya Patel

Once a Stranger

Zoya Patel

320 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

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Description

A novel about family, tradition, loss and the challenge of feeling at home, from the author of the memoir No Country WomanA stunning debut novel of a family torn apart by tradition and brought back together again by loveTheir mother was sick. Thei...

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Community Reviews Summary of 31 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 76%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 23%
sad 23%
tense 23%
challenging 17%
informative 17%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 11%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 35%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 26% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 13% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.8

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