A Hand Full of Stars by Rafik Schami

A Hand Full of Stars

Rafik Schami with Rika Lesser (Translator)

195 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction young adult challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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Amid the turmoil of modern Damascus, one teenage boy finds his political voice in a message of rebellion that echoes throughout Syria and as far away as Western Europe.Inspired by his dearest friend, old Uncle Salim, he begins a journal to record ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 174 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
inspiring 80%
adventurous 60%
reflective 50%
hopeful 45%
funny 40%
lighthearted 30%
sad 30%
informative 25%
tense 15%
challenging 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 26%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Average rating

3.93

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