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294 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9788882469795
Format: Paperback
Language: Italian
Publisher: Guanda
Publication date: 02 May 2006
Description
Anne Tyler’s richest, most deeply searching novel–a story about what it is to be an American, and about Iranian-born Maryam Yazdan, who, after 35 years in this country, must finally come to terms with her “outsiderness.”Two families, who would oth...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,119 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
hopeful 36%
lighthearted 36%
funny 30%
inspiring 23%
relaxing 20%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
sad 6%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
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Cancer, DeathModerate
Chronic illness, Cultural appropriation, Infertility
294 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9788882469795
Format: Paperback
Language: Italian
Publisher: Guanda
Publication date: 02 May 2006
Description
Anne Tyler’s richest, most deeply searching novel–a story about what it is to be an American, and about Iranian-born Maryam Yazdan, who, after 35 years in this country, must finally come to terms with her “outsiderness.”Two families, who would oth...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,119 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
hopeful 36%
lighthearted 36%
funny 30%
inspiring 23%
relaxing 20%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
sad 6%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, DeathModerate
Chronic illness, Cultural appropriation, Infertility