The Stone House by Yara Hawari

The Stone House

Yara Hawari

91 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical informative sad medium-paced

Description

The year is 1968. The recent Arab defeat in the Naksa has led to the loss of all of historic Palestine. In the midst of violent political upheaval, Mahmoud, a young Palestinian boy living in the Galilee, embarks on a school trip to visit the West ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
informative 81%
sad 63%
reflective 54%
challenging 36%
hopeful 36%
dark 27%
inspiring 27%
tense 27%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 37% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

4.35

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