The Wrong End of the Telescope by Rabih Alameddine

The Wrong End of the Telescope

Rabih Alameddine

350 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who seek emotionally resonant, character-driven stories that explore complex identities and the human impact of global crises through nuanced, interwoven narratives.

Description

Mina Simpson, a Lebanese doctor, arrives at the infamous Moria refugee camp on Lesbos, Greece, after being urgently summoned for help by her friend who runs an NGO there. Alienated from her family except for her beloved brother, Mina has avoided b...

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Community Reviews

4.15
based on 610 reviews

Moods

emotional: 82%

reflective: 81%

challenging: 42%

sad: 42%

informative: 29%

hopeful: 21%

funny: 19%

inspiring: 19%

dark: 15%

adventurous: 9%

tense: 6%

lighthearted: 1%

mysterious: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

12% of readers chose fast
56% of readers chose medium
30% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
28% of readers chose A mix
66% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

57% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

82% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

98% of readers chose Yes
1% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus?

19% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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