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171 pages • first pub 1981 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0582264553
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Publication date: 01 January 1987
Description
Mireille, daughter of a French diplomat, Ousmane, son of a poor Muslim family in Senegal: two childhood sweethearts forced to share their love in secret. Their marriage shocks and dismays both sets of parents, but it soon becomes clear that their ...
Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
challenging 40%
reflective 40%
tense 40%
dark 30%
informative 30%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slurs, Child death, Mental illness
171 pages • first pub 1981 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0582264553
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Publication date: 01 January 1987
Description
Mireille, daughter of a French diplomat, Ousmane, son of a poor Muslim family in Senegal: two childhood sweethearts forced to share their love in secret. Their marriage shocks and dismays both sets of parents, but it soon becomes clear that their ...
Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
challenging 40%
reflective 40%
tense 40%
dark 30%
informative 30%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slurs, Child death, Mental illness