Shatila Stories by Fatima Omar Ghazawi, Rayan Mohamad Sukkar, Samih Mahmoud, Safiya Badran, Hiba Mareb, Nibal Alalo, Safa Khaled Algharbawi, Omar Abdellatif Alndaf, Omar Khaled Ahmad

Shatila Stories

Fatima Omar Ghazawi, Rayan Mohamad Sukkar, Samih Mahmoud, Safiya Badran, Hiba Mareb, Nibal Alalo, Safa Khaled Algharbawi, Omar Abdellatif Alndaf, Omar Khaled Ahmad with Nashwa Gowanlock (Translator)

125 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction literary short stories emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

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‘This remarkable novel isn’t about the refugee voice; it is born from it and told through it. On every page, the glint of hope for dignity and a better life is heartbreakingly alive.’ Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite RunnerMost novels are writt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
emotional 71%
hopeful 71%
reflective 57%
challenging 42%
informative 42%
adventurous 14%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%
tense 14%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | N/A: 28% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.08

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