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280 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780704327368
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Quartet Books (UK)
Publication date: 01 February 1991
Description
In an unnamed Middle Eastern city, four women from different social and cultural backgrounds tell their story. There is Suha, an educated Lebanese woman brought to the desert by her husband; Tamr, who must fight against male rule to educate hersel...
Community Reviews Summary of 103 reviews
Moods
reflective 37%
informative 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
dark 12%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
Pace
medium 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 37% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | No: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Injury/Injury detailModerate
Sexual harassment, Rape, MisogynyMinor
Sexual content280 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780704327368
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Quartet Books (UK)
Publication date: 01 February 1991
Description
In an unnamed Middle Eastern city, four women from different social and cultural backgrounds tell their story. There is Suha, an educated Lebanese woman brought to the desert by her husband; Tamr, who must fight against male rule to educate hersel...
Community Reviews Summary of 103 reviews
Moods
reflective 37%
informative 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
dark 12%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
Pace
medium 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 37% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | No: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Injury/Injury detailModerate
Sexual harassment, Rape, MisogynyMinor
Sexual content