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238 pages • first pub 2012 (editions) user-added
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Format: Digital
Language: English
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Description
A stunning literary debut of two young women on opposing sides of the devastating Sri Lankan Civil War—winner of the Commonwealth Book Prize for Asia, longlisted for the Man Asian Literary Prize Before violence tore apart the tapestry of Sri Lanka...
Community Reviews Summary of 466 reviews
Moods
sad 72%
dark 68%
challenging 52%
reflective 49%
tense 45%
informative 39%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Character: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 42% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 31%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Violence, SuicideModerate
Sexual content, Genocide, GriefMinor
Infertility, Miscarriage, Vomit238 pages • first pub 2012 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A stunning literary debut of two young women on opposing sides of the devastating Sri Lankan Civil War—winner of the Commonwealth Book Prize for Asia, longlisted for the Man Asian Literary Prize Before violence tore apart the tapestry of Sri Lanka...
Community Reviews Summary of 466 reviews
Moods
sad 72%
dark 68%
challenging 52%
reflective 49%
tense 45%
informative 39%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Character: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 42% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 31%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Violence, SuicideModerate
Sexual content, Genocide, GriefMinor
Infertility, Miscarriage, Vomit