Gate of the Sun by Elias Khoury

Gate of the Sun

Elias Khoury with Humphrey Davies

539 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

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Gate of the Sun by Elias Khoury is a poignant and powerful novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of resilience, hope, and the human spirit, particularly those interested in the complexities of the Palestinian experience and the universal themes of survival, love, and the power of memory.

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Community Reviews

3.87
based on 130 reviews

Moods

emotional: 80%

reflective: 75%

challenging: 70%

sad: 60%

informative: 45%

adventurous: 30%

dark: 30%

tense: 15%

inspiring: 10%

mysterious: 10%

funny: 5%

lighthearted: 5%

relaxing: 5%

Pace

5% of readers chose fast
25% of readers chose medium
70% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

13% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
60% of readers chose Character
6% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

28% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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