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184 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Zahra, a young Lebanese woman haunted by memories of abuse by her parents, enters into a loveless marriage in West Africa and then returns to a war-torn Beirut. By the author of Women of Sand and Myrrh. ',
Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews
Moods
emotional 77%
dark 66%
tense 55%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
informative 22%
Pace
medium 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | Plot: 14% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
War, Rape, ViolenceModerate
Death, Emotional abuse, Body shamingMinor
Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion184 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Zahra, a young Lebanese woman haunted by memories of abuse by her parents, enters into a loveless marriage in West Africa and then returns to a war-torn Beirut. By the author of Women of Sand and Myrrh. ',
Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews
Moods
emotional 77%
dark 66%
tense 55%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
informative 22%
Pace
medium 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | Plot: 14% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Rape, ViolenceModerate
Death, Emotional abuse, Body shamingMinor
Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion