Behind You Is the Sea by Susan Muaddi Darraj

Behind You Is the Sea

Susan Muaddi Darraj

246 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

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An exciting debut novel that gives voice to the diverse residents of a Palestinian American community in Baltimore—from young activists in conflict with their traditional parents to the poor who clean for the rich—lives which intersect across divi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 451 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
reflective 72%
sad 44%
hopeful 33%
challenging 27%
dark 17%
inspiring 17%
informative 16%
tense 16%
funny 11%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 33%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 47% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.24

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