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311 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802160669
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Grove
Publication date: 07 March 2023
Description
The spellbinding new novel from New York Times Notable Author and Caine Prize winner Leila Aboulela about an embattled young woman's coming of age during the Mahdist War in 19th century Sudan. Leila Aboulela, hailed as "a versatile prose stylist" ...
Community Reviews Summary of 140 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
adventurous 41%
reflective 39%
tense 38%
dark 30%
challenging 29%
sad 27%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 23% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 37% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Slavery, ViolenceModerate
Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuseMinor
Religious bigotry, Gun violence, Animal death
311 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802160669
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Grove
Publication date: 07 March 2023
Description
The spellbinding new novel from New York Times Notable Author and Caine Prize winner Leila Aboulela about an embattled young woman's coming of age during the Mahdist War in 19th century Sudan. Leila Aboulela, hailed as "a versatile prose stylist" ...
Community Reviews Summary of 140 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
adventurous 41%
reflective 39%
tense 38%
dark 30%
challenging 29%
sad 27%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 23% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 37% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Slavery, ViolenceModerate
Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuseMinor
Religious bigotry, Gun violence, Animal death