Dearborn by Ghassan Zeineddine

229 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary short stories emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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A sharp, tender, and uproariously funny portrait of the lives of Arab American community members in Dearborn, Michigan.Spanning several decades, Ghassan Zeineddine’s debut collection examines the diverse range and complexities of the Arab American...

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Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
reflective 69%
funny 61%
sad 35%
hopeful 30%
informative 24%
dark 21%
challenging 15%
tense 15%
lighthearted 12%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 32%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 14% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.23

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