346 pages • first pub 1960 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Hoopoe
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Open Door is a landmark of women's writing in Arabic. Published in 1960, it was very bold for its time in exploring a middle-class Egyptian girl's coming of sexual and political age, in the context of the Egyptian nationalist movement precedin...
Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews
Moods
inspiring 75%
tense 75%
hopeful 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
informative 25%
sad 25%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, SexismModerate
Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Death346 pages • first pub 1960 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Hoopoe
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Open Door is a landmark of women's writing in Arabic. Published in 1960, it was very bold for its time in exploring a middle-class Egyptian girl's coming of sexual and political age, in the context of the Egyptian nationalist movement precedin...
Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews
Moods
inspiring 75%
tense 75%
hopeful 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
informative 25%
sad 25%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, SexismModerate
Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Death