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384 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307831132
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 April 1993
Description
With the acclaim won by her first two novels, Hanan al-Shaykh established herself as the Arab world's foremost woman writer. Beirut Blues, published to similar acclaim, further confirms her place in Arabic lit...
Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
emotional 60%
sad 40%
dark 20%
informative 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Kidnapping384 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307831132
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 April 1993
Description
With the acclaim won by her first two novels, Hanan al-Shaykh established herself as the Arab world's foremost woman writer. Beirut Blues, published to similar acclaim, further confirms her place in Arabic lit...
Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
emotional 60%
sad 40%
dark 20%
informative 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Kidnapping