Children of the Jacaranda Tree by Sahar Delijani

Children of the Jacaranda Tree

Sahar Delijani

282 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A stunning debut novel set in post-Revolutionary Iran that gives voice to the men, women, and children who won a war only to find their lives–and those of their descendants - imperiled by its aftermath. We all have a tree inside us. Finding it is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.32

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