Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion: A Novel by Bushra Rehman

Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion: A Novel

Bushra Rehman

288 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ emotional funny reflective medium-paced
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For fans of On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, an unforgettable story about female friendship and queer love in a Muslim-American communityRazia Mirza grows up amid the wild grape vines and backyard sunflowers of Corona,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 712 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 62%
sad 40%
hopeful 35%
funny 25%
tense 20%
challenging 19%
inspiring 18%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%
dark 5%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 21%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 1% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 22%

Average rating

4.04

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