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346 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780701182410
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"A Romeo and Juliet story set against the strict Muslim laws of Saudi Arabia, Sulaiman Addonia’s astonishing debut novel is a sensuous and intensely wrought story of a young immigrant and a girl behind a veil who defy law and risk their lives to ...
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Moods
emotional: 88%
sad: 77%
tense: 55%
dark: 33%
informative: 33%
challenging: 22%
hopeful: 22%
reflective: 22%
inspiring: 11%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Rape, Sexual assaultModerate
Violence, XenophobiaMinor
Child abuse, Sexism, Sexual harassment346 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780701182410
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"A Romeo and Juliet story set against the strict Muslim laws of Saudi Arabia, Sulaiman Addonia’s astonishing debut novel is a sensuous and intensely wrought story of a young immigrant and a girl behind a veil who defy law and risk their lives to ...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 88%
sad: 77%
tense: 55%
dark: 33%
informative: 33%
challenging: 22%
hopeful: 22%
reflective: 22%
inspiring: 11%
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
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assaultModerate
Violence, XenophobiaMinor
Child abuse, Sexism, Sexual harassment