The Last Days of Cafe Leila by Donia Bijan

The Last Days of Cafe Leila

Donia Bijan

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Set against the backdrop of Iran's rich, turbulent history, this exquisite debut novel is a powerful story of food, family, and a bittersweet homecoming. When we first meet Noor, she is living in San Francisco, missing her beloved father, Zod, in ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 210 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 80%
sad 60%
hopeful 50%
adventurous 30%
inspiring 30%
challenging 20%
informative 10%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 37%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.81

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