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513 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Osama al-Kharrat left Lebanon at 16 to escape the civil war. He returns after some years, much changed, to find his father bedridden and his family, friends and enemies gathered close, gossiping, making peace, and above all, telling stories.
Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
emotional 48%
mysterious 48%
funny 37%
challenging 31%
inspiring 27%
hopeful 24%
dark 20%
sad 17%
informative 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Character: 23% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, War, ViolenceModerate
Slavery
513 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Osama al-Kharrat left Lebanon at 16 to escape the civil war. He returns after some years, much changed, to find his father bedridden and his family, friends and enemies gathered close, gossiping, making peace, and above all, telling stories.
Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
emotional 48%
mysterious 48%
funny 37%
challenging 31%
inspiring 27%
hopeful 24%
dark 20%
sad 17%
informative 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Character: 23% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, War, ViolenceModerate
Slavery