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132 pages | first published 1912

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This is the exquisitely tender story of love that beats desperately against the taboos of Oriental tradition. With great sensitivity, Gibran describes his passion as a youth for Selma Karamy, the girl of Beirut who first unfolded to him the secret...
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Summary of 676 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
sad 79%
reflective 52%
inspiring 19%
dark 15%
challenging 9%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 38%
fast 34%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 29% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%

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