The Family Tree by Sairish Hussain

The Family Tree

Sairish Hussain

528 pages first pub 2020 (view editions)

fiction literary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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The Family Tree by Sairish Hussain is ideal for readers who appreciate emotionally rich, multi-generational sagas exploring resilience and identity within marginalized communities, blending personal struggles with broader social themes.

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‘Poignantly paints the extraordinary in ordinary lives. A brilliant first book from Hussain.’ The Sunday Post‘An evocative portrayal of love and family.’ Ayisha Malik'Invites you in, not as a stranger but as a family friend. I loved it.' Katie Ffo...

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Community Reviews

4.2
based on 462 reviews

Moods

emotional: 91%

sad: 61%

reflective: 58%

hopeful: 55%

dark: 30%

challenging: 29%

inspiring: 22%

tense: 22%

informative: 12%

mysterious: 7%

funny: 5%

adventurous: 3%

lighthearted: 1%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

13% of readers chose Plot
48% of readers chose A mix
38% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

87% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

88% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

82% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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