Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion by Bushra Rehman

Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion

Bushra Rehman

9 hours, 22 minutes • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ emotional funny reflective medium-paced
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Description

In the vein of On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, an unforgettable story about female friendship and queer love in a Muslim-American community.Razia Mirza grows up amid the wild grape vines and backyard sunflowers of Cor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 691 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 62%
sad 39%
hopeful 35%
funny 25%
tense 20%
challenging 19%
inspiring 19%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%
dark 6%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 21%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 23%

Average rating

4.03

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