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196 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846970801
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Polygon
Publication date: 15 June 2008
Description
Sammar is a young Sudanese widow, working as an Arabic translator at a British university. Following the sudden death of her husband, and estranged from her young son, she drifts, grieving and isolated. Life takes a positive turn when she finds he...
Community Reviews Summary of 307 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
hopeful 40%
sad 25%
inspiring 22%
informative 20%
challenging 17%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
dark 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 37% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
GriefModerate
Miscarriage, Child death, Death
196 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846970801
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Polygon
Publication date: 15 June 2008
Description
Sammar is a young Sudanese widow, working as an Arabic translator at a British university. Following the sudden death of her husband, and estranged from her young son, she drifts, grieving and isolated. Life takes a positive turn when she finds he...
Community Reviews Summary of 307 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
hopeful 40%
sad 25%
inspiring 22%
informative 20%
challenging 17%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
dark 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 37% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
GriefModerate
Miscarriage, Child death, Death