A Map of Home by Randa Jarrar

A Map of Home

Randa Jarrar

292 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ young adult emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Description

From America to the Middle East and back again-- the sparkling story of one girl's childhood, by an exciting new voice in literary fiction In this fresh, funny, and fearless debut novel, Randa Jarrar chronicles the coming-of-age of Nidali, one of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
reflective 71%
funny 57%
sad 42%
adventurous 28%
hopeful 28%
informative 28%
tense 28%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.72

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