Honour by Elif Shafak

Honour

Elif Shafak

342 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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From Booker-shortlisted author Elif Shafak, Honour is a gripping tale of love, betrayal and clashing cultures. Pembe and Adem Toprak leave Turkey for London. There they make new lives for their family. Yet the traditions and beliefs of their ho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,154 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 69%
reflective 59%
dark 32%
challenging 30%
tense 28%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 6%
informative 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 33%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

4.13

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