The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree: A Novel by Shokoofeh Azar, Shokoofeh Azar
The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree: A Novel

Shokoofeh Azar, Shokoofeh Azar

The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree: A Novel

Shokoofeh Azar, Shokoofeh Azar

243 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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LONGLISTED 2020 INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZEFrom the pen of one of Iran’s rising literary stars, The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree is a family story about the unbreakable connection between the living and the dead.Set in Iran in the decade fol...

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Community Reviews Summary of 813 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
reflective 64%
challenging 61%
sad 59%
dark 47%
mysterious 38%
adventurous 19%
informative 19%
tense 16%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 10%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 44%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | No: 11% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 33% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.96

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