The Carpet Weaver by Nemat Sadat

The Carpet Weaver

Nemat Sadat

304 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ young adult emotional sad fast-paced
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Description

Afghanistan, 1977. Kanishka Nurzada, the son of a leading carpet seller, falls in love with his friend Maihan, with whom he shares his first kiss at the age of sixteen. Their romance must be kept secret in a nation where the death penalty is meted...

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Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
tense 72%
sad 68%
dark 56%
challenging 44%
hopeful 36%
inspiring 36%
reflective 36%
informative 24%
adventurous 20%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 33%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 28% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 8% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 31% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.5

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