The Occasional Virgin by Hanan Al-Shaykh

The Occasional Virgin

Hanan Al-Shaykh

240 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction contemporary religion reflective slow-paced
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Description

A bold, tragicomic novel about two clever thirty-something women--successful in their careers but unlucky in love--from one of the most important Middle Eastern writers at work today.On a sunny beach in the French Riviera, Yvonne and Huda relax by...

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Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
funny 16%
lighthearted 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

2.36

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