592 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802147103
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 09 April 2019
Description
A “sublime” (Zadie Smith) debut novel by Plimpton Prize winner Isabella Hammad, The Parisian illuminates a pivotal period of Palestinian history through the journey and romances of one young man, from his studies in France during World War I to hi...
Community Reviews Summary of 314 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
informative 61%
challenging 47%
sad 41%
tense 25%
dark 19%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Mental illnessModerate
War, Racism, SuicideMinor
Death, Eating disorder, Rape
592 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802147103
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 09 April 2019
Description
A “sublime” (Zadie Smith) debut novel by Plimpton Prize winner Isabella Hammad, The Parisian illuminates a pivotal period of Palestinian history through the journey and romances of one young man, from his studies in France during World War I to hi...
Community Reviews Summary of 314 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
informative 61%
challenging 47%
sad 41%
tense 25%
dark 19%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Mental illnessModerate
War, Racism, SuicideMinor
Death, Eating disorder, Rape