Habibi by Naomi Shihab Nye

272 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction historical young adult challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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An award-winning novel about identity, family, and friendship from renowned writer and editor Naomi Shihab Nye.The day after Liyana got her first real kiss, her life changed forever. Not because of the kiss, but because it was the day her father a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 287 reviews

Moods

reflective 92%
informative 64%
emotional 50%
hopeful 42%
inspiring 42%
tense 35%
funny 28%
lighthearted 21%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
sad 14%
dark 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 21%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.63

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