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276 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802170149
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press, Black Cat
Publication date: 19 August 2005
Description
Leila Aboulela's American debut is a provocative, timely, and engaging novel about a young Muslim woman -- once privileged and secular in her native land and now impoverished in London -- gradually embracing her orthodox faith. With her Muslim hij...
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Minor
Death, Drug abuse, Infidelity
276 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802170149
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press, Black Cat
Publication date: 19 August 2005
Description
Leila Aboulela's American debut is a provocative, timely, and engaging novel about a young Muslim woman -- once privileged and secular in her native land and now impoverished in London -- gradually embracing her orthodox faith. With her Muslim hij...
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Moods
emotional: 75%
reflective: 72%
sad: 57%
inspiring: 27%
challenging: 20%
dark: 20%
informative: 20%
hopeful: 17%
tense: 12%
relaxing: 5%
adventurous: 2%
lighthearted: 2%
mysterious: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Death, Drug abuse, Infidelity