The Occasional Virgin: A Novel by Hanan Al-Shaykh, Hanan Al-Shaykh
The Occasional Virgin: A Novel

Hanan Al-Shaykh, Hanan Al-Shaykh

The Occasional Virgin: A Novel

Hanan Al-Shaykh, Hanan Al-Shaykh

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction contemporary religion reflective slow-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)
Loading...

Description

A bold, tragicomic novel about two clever thirty-something women--successful in their careers but unlucky in love--from one of the most important Middle Eastern writers at work today.On a sunny beach in the French Riviera, Yvonne and Huda relax by...

Read more

Community Reviews

2.43
based on 94 reviews

Moods

reflective: 66%

emotional: 22%

funny: 22%

adventurous: 11%

challenging: 11%

dark: 11%

lighthearted: 11%

tense: 11%


Pace

15% of readers chose fast
38% of readers chose medium
46% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose A mix
85% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

57% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

71% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No
Content missing
Accept and close

By using The StoryGraph, you agree to our use of cookies.
We use a small number of cookies to provide you with a great experience.

Find out more