Where the Desert Meets the Sea by Werner Sonne

Where the Desert Meets the Sea

Werner Sonne with Steve Anderson (Translator)

256 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative slow-paced
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An illuminating and heart-stirring historical novel set in post-WWII Palestine, where the boundaries of love and friendship are challenged by the intractable conflicts of war.Jerusalem, 1947: Judith, a young Jewish survivor of the Dachau concentra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 253 reviews

Moods

informative 67%
tense 67%
emotional 55%
sad 55%
challenging 52%
dark 35%
adventurous 17%
hopeful 17%
reflective 14%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 33%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 40% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 36% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.32

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