One Half from the East by Nadia Hashimi

One Half from the East

Nadia Hashimi

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288 pages | first published 2016

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Obayda’s family is in need of some good fortune, and her aunt has an idea to bring the family luck—dress Obayda, the youngest of four sisters, as a boy, a bacha posh. Life in this in-between place is confusing, but once Obayda meets another bac...
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Summary of 164 reviews

Moods

inspiring 66%
emotional 55%
informative 55%
reflective 55%
hopeful 44%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
lighthearted 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.88

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