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essjay1's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
I enjoyed the story of Shams and Rumi, but it seems too long and I feel like this book has perhaps not aged so well. Ella as the perfect wife suddenly giving it all up for doomed love with Aziz, manipulative Shams, and such a big cast of extras that it was hard to keep them all in line. The book is almost a love letter to Sufism, and requires a bit of a leap of faith. Much like religion, and love. This would be a terrific introduction to Rumi and the mysticism that underpins the Abrahamic faiths.
arthu_303j's review
5.0
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sunray_sunburn's review against another edition
Book club happened and I don’t feel a need to
pinkolives's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cardansloml's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
salouaa_'s review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
inyosi's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
inyosi's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5