272 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781406353563
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Walker Books
Publication date: 23 September 1989
Description
Shabanu, you are as wild as the wind. You must learn to obey. Shabanu lives with her family in Pakistan's Cholistan Desert, in a society that denies women any form of independence. At twelve years old, Shabanu is already betrothed, while her siste...
Community Reviews Summary of 566 reviews
Moods
sad 80%
adventurous 40%
challenging 40%
informative 40%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
reflective 20%
tense 20%
Pace
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Rape, SexismMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death272 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781406353563
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Walker Books
Publication date: 23 September 1989
Description
Shabanu, you are as wild as the wind. You must learn to obey. Shabanu lives with her family in Pakistan's Cholistan Desert, in a society that denies women any form of independence. At twelve years old, Shabanu is already betrothed, while her siste...
Community Reviews Summary of 566 reviews
Moods
sad 80%
adventurous 40%
challenging 40%
informative 40%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
reflective 20%
tense 20%
Pace
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Rape, SexismMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death