Honour by Elif Shafak

Honour

Elif Shafak

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

342 pages | first published 2011

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From Booker-shortlisted author Elif Shafak, Honour is a gripping tale of love, betrayal and clashing cultures. Pembe and Adem Toprak leave Turkey for London. There they make new lives for their family. Yet the traditions and beliefs of their ho...
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Summary of 644 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
sad 71%
reflective 67%
challenging 32%
tense 31%
dark 28%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 5%
informative 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 39%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 32% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.17

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