The Butterfly's Burden by Mahmoud Darwish

The Butterfly's Burden

Mahmoud Darwish

326 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction poetry challenging reflective medium-paced
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Mahmoud Darwish is the poetic voice of the Palestinian people. One of the most acclaimed contemporary poets in the Arab world, he is also a prominent spokesperson for human rights who has spent most of his life in exile.

Community Reviews Summary of 79 reviews

Moods

emotional 95%
reflective 80%
challenging 45%
hopeful 25%
sad 25%
dark 15%
informative 15%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 15%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 41%
medium 41%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

N/A: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 83% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

4.33

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