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203 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802170262
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Black Cat
Publication date: 17 October 2006
Description
From the author of the acclaimed Minaret comes Leila Aboulela’s debut novel, now being published in North America for the first time. American readers were introduced to the award-winning Sudanese author Leila Aboulela with Minaret, a delicate tal...
Community Reviews Summary of 308 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
hopeful 38%
sad 25%
inspiring 22%
informative 19%
challenging 16%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
dark 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 36% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%Average rating
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GriefModerate
Child death, Death, Miscarriage203 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802170262
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Black Cat
Publication date: 17 October 2006
Description
From the author of the acclaimed Minaret comes Leila Aboulela’s debut novel, now being published in North America for the first time. American readers were introduced to the award-winning Sudanese author Leila Aboulela with Minaret, a delicate tal...
Community Reviews Summary of 308 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
hopeful 38%
sad 25%
inspiring 22%
informative 19%
challenging 16%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
dark 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 36% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
GriefModerate
Child death, Death, Miscarriage