I, The Divine: A Novel in First Chapters by Rabih Alameddine

I, The Divine: A Novel in First Chapters

Rabih Alameddine

320 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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Raised in a hybrid family shaped by divorce and remarriage, and by Beirut in wartime, Sarah finds a fragile peace in self-imposed exile in the United States. Her extraordinary dignity is supported by a best friend, a grown-up son, occasional sensu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews

Moods

reflective 93%
emotional 73%
sad 53%
dark 33%
funny 33%
challenging 26%
tense 13%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.85

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