Girls of Riyadh by Rajaa Alsanea

Girls of Riyadh

Rajaa Alsanea with Marilyn Booth (Translator)

320 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction romance emotional funny medium-paced
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When Rajaa Alsanea boldly chose to open up the hidden world of Saudi women—their private lives and their conflicts with the traditions of their culture—she caused a sensation across the Arab world. Now in English, Alsanea’s tale of the personal st...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,306 reviews

Moods

emotional 65%
funny 44%
informative 43%
reflective 42%
lighthearted 41%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 20%
challenging 13%
sad 11%
adventurous 7%
relaxing 6%
mysterious 4%
dark 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 25%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.31

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