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176 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
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Language: English
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Written with complete conviction from a woman's point of view, Nuruddin Farah's spare, shocking first novel savagely attacks the traditional values of his people yet is also a haunting celebration of the unbroken human spirit. Ebla, an orphan of e...
Community Reviews Summary of 57 reviews
Moods
informative 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
sad 33%
inspiring 16%
tense 16%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 40%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Average rating
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Graphic
Sexual violenceModerate
Racism
176 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Written with complete conviction from a woman's point of view, Nuruddin Farah's spare, shocking first novel savagely attacks the traditional values of his people yet is also a haunting celebration of the unbroken human spirit. Ebla, an orphan of e...
Community Reviews Summary of 57 reviews
Moods
informative 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
sad 33%
inspiring 16%
tense 16%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 40%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violenceModerate
Racism