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497 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781432888725
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Striving Reader
Publication date: 01 September 2021
Description
A patchwork story is the shame of the refugee, Nayeri writes early in the novel. In an Oklahoman middle school, Khosrou (whom everyone calls Daniel) stands in front of a skeptical audience of classmates, telling the tales of his family's history, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,853 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
funny 55%
hopeful 54%
inspiring 48%
sad 44%
informative 27%
challenging 26%
adventurous 20%
lighthearted 15%
dark 10%
tense 8%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Bullying, BloodModerate
Xenophobia, Physical abuse, Racism
497 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781432888725
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Striving Reader
Publication date: 01 September 2021
Description
A patchwork story is the shame of the refugee, Nayeri writes early in the novel. In an Oklahoman middle school, Khosrou (whom everyone calls Daniel) stands in front of a skeptical audience of classmates, telling the tales of his family's history, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,853 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
funny 55%
hopeful 54%
inspiring 48%
sad 44%
informative 27%
challenging 26%
adventurous 20%
lighthearted 15%
dark 10%
tense 8%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Bullying, BloodModerate
Xenophobia, Physical abuse, Racism