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290 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786898623
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongates Books
Publication date: 06 February 2020
Description
As young widow Rehana Haque awakes one March morning, she might be forgiven for feeling happy. Her children are almost grown, the city is buzzing with excitement after recent elections. Change is in the air. But no one can foresee what will happen...
Community Reviews Summary of 501 reviews
Moods
sad 54%
informative 43%
dark 38%
tense 38%
challenging 36%
reflective 36%
inspiring 30%
adventurous 23%
hopeful 23%
mysterious 3%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 32% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 73% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Genocide, Death, TortureModerate
Child death, Sexual violence, ViolenceMinor
Rape, Sexism, Sexual content
290 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786898623
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongates Books
Publication date: 06 February 2020
Description
As young widow Rehana Haque awakes one March morning, she might be forgiven for feeling happy. Her children are almost grown, the city is buzzing with excitement after recent elections. Change is in the air. But no one can foresee what will happen...
Community Reviews Summary of 501 reviews
Moods
sad 54%
informative 43%
dark 38%
tense 38%
challenging 36%
reflective 36%
inspiring 30%
adventurous 23%
hopeful 23%
mysterious 3%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 32% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 73% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Genocide, Death, TortureModerate
Child death, Sexual violence, ViolenceMinor
Rape, Sexism, Sexual content