When We Were Sisters by Fatimah Asghar

When We Were Sisters

Fatimah Asghar

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fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective medium-paced

322 pages | first published 2022

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An orphan grapples with gender, siblinghood, family, and coming-of-age as a Muslim in America in this lyrical debut novel from the acclaimed author of If They Come For Us.In this heartrending, lyrical debut work of fiction, Fatimah Asghar traces t...
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Summary of 126 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 64%
reflective 62%
dark 51%
challenging 29%
tense 14%
hopeful 7%
funny 5%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 37%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.17

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