Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices by S.K. Ali, Aisha Saeed

Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices

S.K. Ali, Aisha Saeed

263 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction middle grade short stories emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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A joyous short story collection by and about Muslims, edited by New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed and Morris finalist S. K. AliOnce Upon an Eid is a collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing to...

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Moods

lighthearted 77%
hopeful 75%
emotional 55%
inspiring 48%
informative 38%
funny 36%
reflective 35%
relaxing 18%
adventurous 9%
sad 7%
challenging 3%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 38%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 17% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 19% | N/A: 17%

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