Gifts by Nuruddin Farah

256 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Gifts is a beguiling tale of a Somali family, its strong matriarch, Duniya, and its past wounds that refuse to heal. As the story unfolds, Somalia is ravaged by war, drought, disease, and famine, prompting industrialized nations to offer monetary ...

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Moods

challenging 100%
emotional 100%
funny 100%
hopeful 100%
informative 100%
inspiring 100%
reflective 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.71

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