A Map of Home by Randa Jarrar

A Map of Home

Randa Jarrar

304 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ young adult emotional funny reflective medium-paced
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Nidali narrates the story of her childhood in Kuwait, her teenage years in Egypt, and her family’s last flight to Texas, offering a humorous, sharp but loving portrait of an eccentric middle-class family.Nidali, the rebellious daughter of an Egypt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 268 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
reflective 77%
funny 63%
hopeful 31%
adventurous 27%
inspiring 27%
sad 27%
tense 27%
challenging 22%
informative 22%
lighthearted 18%
dark 13%
relaxing 9%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 30%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.9

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