Sweetness in the Belly by Camilla Gibb

Sweetness in the Belly

Camilla Gibb

338 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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Like Brick Lane and The Kite Runner, Camilla Gibb's widely praised new novel is a poignant and intensely atmospheric look beyond the stereotypes of Islam. After her hippie British parents are murdered, Lilly is raised at a Sufi shrine in Morocco. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 524 reviews

Moods

emotional 55%
hopeful 55%
adventurous 44%
reflective 44%
sad 44%
challenging 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
dark 22%
mysterious 22%
funny 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 20%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.87

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