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224 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
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Language: English
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In the late 1970s, a young Singaporean writer arrives in Jeddah with an infant son. She encounters a strange and often hostile environment with curiosity, empathy and good humour. In this collection of linked stories, the narrator confronts a bore...
Community Reviews Summary of 5 reviews
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adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
Pace
slow 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
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Moderate
Alcoholism, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail
224 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the late 1970s, a young Singaporean writer arrives in Jeddah with an infant son. She encounters a strange and often hostile environment with curiosity, empathy and good humour. In this collection of linked stories, the narrator confronts a bore...
Community Reviews Summary of 5 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
Pace
slow 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Alcoholism, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail