The Book of Gaza: A City in Short Fiction by Atef Abu Saif, Asma al Ghul

The Book of Gaza: A City in Short Fiction

Reading the City

Atef Abu Saif, Asma al Ghul

224 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction literary short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

Bringing together a dozen of Palestine’s greatest modern prose writers, this unique anthology sets contemporary stories against the backdrop of one of the world’s most talked-about cities, presenting them in English translation for the first time....

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Community Reviews Summary of 20 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
sad 75%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
tense 50%
emotional 25%
mysterious 25%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.16

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