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338 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807083901
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Beacon Press (MA)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A BookSense Notable Title for February 2007 "Once in a Promised Land" is the story of a couple, Jassim and Salwa, who left the deserts of their native Jordan for those of Arizona, each chasing their own dreams of opportunity and freedom. Although ...
Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
challenging 40%
sad 40%
tense 40%
informative 20%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | N/A: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Physical abuse, ViolenceModerate
Miscarriage, Car accident338 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807083901
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Beacon Press (MA)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A BookSense Notable Title for February 2007 "Once in a Promised Land" is the story of a couple, Jassim and Salwa, who left the deserts of their native Jordan for those of Arizona, each chasing their own dreams of opportunity and freedom. Although ...
Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
challenging 40%
sad 40%
tense 40%
informative 20%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | N/A: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Physical abuse, ViolenceModerate
Miscarriage, Car accident