Gravel Heart by Abdulrazak Gurnah

Gravel Heart

Abdulrazak Gurnah

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

272 pages | first published 2017

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A powerful story of exile, migration, and betrayal, from the Booker Prize shortlisted author of Paradise.Salim has always known that his father does not want him. Living with his parents and his adored Uncle Amir in a house full of secrets, he is ...
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Summary of 74 reviews

Moods

reflective 94%
emotional 76%
sad 64%
dark 29%
challenging 17%
informative 11%
mysterious 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 29%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 43% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.82

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