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272 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781406353563
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Walker Books
Publication date: 23 September 1989
Description
Shabanu, you are as wild as the wind. You must learn to obey. Shabanu lives with her family in Pakistan's Cholistan Desert, in a society that denies women any form of independence. At twelve years old, Shabanu is already betrothed, while her siste...
Community Reviews Summary of 649 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
challenging 62%
adventurous 50%
reflective 37%
tense 37%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%
dark 12%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 42%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Emotional abuseMinor
Sexual content, Child abuse, Child death
272 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781406353563
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Walker Books
Publication date: 23 September 1989
Description
Shabanu, you are as wild as the wind. You must learn to obey. Shabanu lives with her family in Pakistan's Cholistan Desert, in a society that denies women any form of independence. At twelve years old, Shabanu is already betrothed, while her siste...
Community Reviews Summary of 649 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
challenging 62%
adventurous 50%
reflective 37%
tense 37%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%
dark 12%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 42%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Emotional abuseMinor
Sexual content, Child abuse, Child death