346 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780701182410
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"A Romeo and Juliet story set against the strict Muslim laws of Saudi Arabia, Sulaiman Addonia’s astonishing debut novel is a sensuous and intensely wrought story of a young immigrant and a girl behind a veil who defy law and risk their lives to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
tense 55%
dark 33%
informative 33%
challenging 22%
hopeful 22%
reflective 22%
inspiring 11%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assaultModerate
Violence, XenophobiaMinor
Child abuse, Sexism, Sexual harassment346 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780701182410
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"A Romeo and Juliet story set against the strict Muslim laws of Saudi Arabia, Sulaiman Addonia’s astonishing debut novel is a sensuous and intensely wrought story of a young immigrant and a girl behind a veil who defy law and risk their lives to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
tense 55%
dark 33%
informative 33%
challenging 22%
hopeful 22%
reflective 22%
inspiring 11%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assaultModerate
Violence, XenophobiaMinor
Child abuse, Sexism, Sexual harassment