West of the Jordan by Laila Halaby

West of the Jordan

Laila Halaby

232 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective slow-paced
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This is a brilliant and revelatory first novel by a woman who is both an Arab and an American, who speaks with both voices and understands both worlds. Through the narratives of four cousins at the brink of maturity, Laila Halaby immerses her read...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
challenging 50%
hopeful 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.52

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