288 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 01 January 1989
Description
In an unnamed Middle Eastern city, four women from different social and cultural backgrounds tell their story. There is Suha, an educated Lebanese woman brought to the desert by her husband; Tamr, who must fight against male rule to educate hersel...
Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews
Moods
informative 40%
reflective 40%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Injury/injury detailModerate
Misogyny, Rape, Sexual harassmentMinor
Sexual content
288 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 01 January 1989
Description
In an unnamed Middle Eastern city, four women from different social and cultural backgrounds tell their story. There is Suha, an educated Lebanese woman brought to the desert by her husband; Tamr, who must fight against male rule to educate hersel...
Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews
Moods
informative 40%
reflective 40%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Injury/injury detailModerate
Misogyny, Rape, Sexual harassmentMinor
Sexual content