Parvana by Deborah Ellis

174 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

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Originally published in Canada as The Breadwinner.There are many types of battle in Afghanistan.Imagine living in a country where women and girls are not allowed to leave the house without a man. Imagine having to wear clothes that cover every par...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,107 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
sad 58%
challenging 37%
informative 35%
dark 34%
hopeful 34%
tense 34%
inspiring 31%
adventurous 30%
reflective 27%
mysterious 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 32%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 27% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 10% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.89

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