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272 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781632868138
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Publication date: 01 August 2017
Description
A powerful story of exile, migration, and betrayal, from the Booker Prize-shortlisted author of Paradise.Salim has always known that his father does not want him. Living with his parents and his adored Uncle Amir in a house full of secrets, he is ...
Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews
Moods
emotional 74%
sad 56%
dark 30%
challenging 28%
informative 12%
tense 7%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | Plot: 8% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 31% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 74% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%Average rating
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272 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781632868138
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Publication date: 01 August 2017
Description
A powerful story of exile, migration, and betrayal, from the Booker Prize-shortlisted author of Paradise.Salim has always known that his father does not want him. Living with his parents and his adored Uncle Amir in a house full of secrets, he is ...
Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews
Moods
emotional 74%
sad 56%
dark 30%
challenging 28%
informative 12%
tense 7%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | Plot: 8% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 31% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 74% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.