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111 pages • first pub 1912 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140195514
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in turn-of-the-century Beirut, this is the story of a young man who falls in love with a women betrothed to the nephew of a leading churchman. When their secret meetings are discovered, she is confined to the house and their beautiful dreams a...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,247 reviews
Moods
sad 82%
reflective 57%
dark 18%
inspiring 16%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 31% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | 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: 25% | 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, War111 pages • first pub 1912 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140195514
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in turn-of-the-century Beirut, this is the story of a young man who falls in love with a women betrothed to the nephew of a leading churchman. When their secret meetings are discovered, she is confined to the house and their beautiful dreams a...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,247 reviews
Moods
sad 82%
reflective 57%
dark 18%
inspiring 16%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 31% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | 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: 25% | 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