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337 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593128169
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 27 August 2019
Description
This unforgettable novel puts human faces on the Syrian war with the immigrant story of a beekeeper, his wife, and the triumph of spirit when the world becomes unrecognizable. "A beautifully crafted novel of international significance that has th...
Community Reviews Summary of 11,759 reviews
Moods
sad 79%
reflective 50%
challenging 48%
dark 42%
hopeful 38%
inspiring 30%
tense 25%
informative 21%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 35% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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War, Child death, DeathModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Murder337 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593128169
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 27 August 2019
Description
This unforgettable novel puts human faces on the Syrian war with the immigrant story of a beekeeper, his wife, and the triumph of spirit when the world becomes unrecognizable. "A beautifully crafted novel of international significance that has th...
Community Reviews Summary of 11,759 reviews
Moods
sad 79%
reflective 50%
challenging 48%
dark 42%
hopeful 38%
inspiring 30%
tense 25%
informative 21%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 35% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Child death, DeathModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Murder