304 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781639362783
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Pegasus Books
Publication date: 06 December 2022
Description
A powerful and sweeping novel set over two tumultuous decades in Iraq from the National Book Award-nominated author of The Beekeeper. Shortlisted for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction. Helen is a young Yazidi woman, living with her family...
Community Reviews Summary of 17 reviews
Moods
emotional 87%
reflective 75%
challenging 62%
dark 50%
informative 50%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
adventurous 12%
tense 12%
Pace
slow 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 25% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Misogyny, Physical abuseModerate
Pedophilia
304 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781639362783
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Pegasus Books
Publication date: 06 December 2022
Description
A powerful and sweeping novel set over two tumultuous decades in Iraq from the National Book Award-nominated author of The Beekeeper. Shortlisted for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction. Helen is a young Yazidi woman, living with her family...
Community Reviews Summary of 17 reviews
Moods
emotional 87%
reflective 75%
challenging 62%
dark 50%
informative 50%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
adventurous 12%
tense 12%
Pace
slow 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 25% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Misogyny, Physical abuseModerate
Pedophilia