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336 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781787334069
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Publication date: 06 April 2023
Description
An unforgettable Palestinian story of artistry under occupation, from the winner of the Betty Trask Award.After years away from her family's homeland, and reeling from a disastrous love affair, actress Sonia Nasir returns to Haifa to visit her old...
Community Reviews Summary of 673 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
challenging 54%
tense 53%
informative 40%
dark 38%
sad 30%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 19%
adventurous 9%
funny 4%
mysterious 3%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 39% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, War, ColonisationModerate
Islamophobia, Murder, Police brutalityMinor
Sexual content, Infidelity, Alcohol336 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781787334069
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Publication date: 06 April 2023
Description
An unforgettable Palestinian story of artistry under occupation, from the winner of the Betty Trask Award.After years away from her family's homeland, and reeling from a disastrous love affair, actress Sonia Nasir returns to Haifa to visit her old...
Community Reviews Summary of 673 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
challenging 54%
tense 53%
informative 40%
dark 38%
sad 30%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 19%
adventurous 9%
funny 4%
mysterious 3%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 39% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, War, ColonisationModerate
Islamophobia, Murder, Police brutalityMinor
Sexual content, Infidelity, Alcohol