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352 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781668007433
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 03 October 2023
Description
Two refugees in America find that their lives are inextricably linked—over time and distance—by the perils of history and a single haunting song.Born in Beirut in 1922, Marguerite Toutoungi lives a life of loss and sacrifice. She dreams of traveli...
Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
reflective 57%
challenging 27%
hopeful 24%
informative 24%
tense 21%
dark 18%
inspiring 18%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 41% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, ViolenceModerate
Gore, Racism, GenocideMinor
Death of parent, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts
352 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781668007433
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 03 October 2023
Description
Two refugees in America find that their lives are inextricably linked—over time and distance—by the perils of history and a single haunting song.Born in Beirut in 1922, Marguerite Toutoungi lives a life of loss and sacrifice. She dreams of traveli...
Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
reflective 57%
challenging 27%
hopeful 24%
informative 24%
tense 21%
dark 18%
inspiring 18%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 41% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, ViolenceModerate
Gore, Racism, GenocideMinor
Death of parent, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts