Dearborn by Ghassan Zeineddine

229 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary short stories emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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A sharp, tender, and uproariously funny portrait of the lives of Arab American community members in Dearborn, Michigan.Spanning several decades, Ghassan Zeineddine’s debut collection examines the diverse range and complexities of the Arab American...

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Community Reviews Summary of 179 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
reflective 68%
funny 62%
sad 35%
hopeful 31%
informative 25%
dark 22%
challenging 16%
tense 16%
lighthearted 11%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 34%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 16% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.22

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