An Unlasting Home by Mai Al-Nakib

An Unlasting Home

Mai Al-Nakib

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400 pages | first published 2022

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The debut novel from an award-winning short story writer: a multigenerational saga spanning Lebanon, Iraq, India, the United States, and Kuwait that brings to life the triumphs and failures of three generations of Arab women. In 2013, Sara is a ph...
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Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 81%
challenging 44%
informative 22%
sad 22%
hopeful 11%
dark 7%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | Plot: 26% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

3.85

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