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384 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385473828
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 15 July 1996
Description
With the acclaim won by her first two novels, Hanan al-Shaykh established herself as the Arab world's foremost woman writer. Beirut Blues, published to similar acclaim, further confirms her place in Arabic literature, and brings her writing to a n...
Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
emotional 60%
sad 40%
dark 20%
informative 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
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Moderate
Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Kidnapping384 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385473828
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 15 July 1996
Description
With the acclaim won by her first two novels, Hanan al-Shaykh established herself as the Arab world's foremost woman writer. Beirut Blues, published to similar acclaim, further confirms her place in Arabic literature, and brings her writing to a n...
Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
emotional 60%
sad 40%
dark 20%
informative 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Kidnapping