Crescent by Diana Abu-Jaber

Crescent

Diana Abu-Jaber

349 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary romance emotional reflective slow-paced
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Sirine, the heroine of this "deliciously romantic romp" (Vanity Fair) is thirty-nine, never married, and living in the Arab-American community of Los Angeles. She has a passion for cooking and works contentedly in a Lebanese restaurant, while her ...

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Community Reviews

3.76
based on 367 reviews

Moods

emotional: 83%

reflective: 83%

sad: 66%

challenging: 50%

hopeful: 41%

mysterious: 33%

adventurous: 25%

dark: 25%

tense: 25%

inspiring: 16%

lighthearted: 16%

funny: 8%

relaxing: 8%


Pace

8% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

10% of readers chose Plot
10% of readers chose A mix
80% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

70% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

81% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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