A House Without Windows by Nadia Hashimi

A House Without Windows

Nadia Hashimi

432 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional slow-paced

Description

A vivid, unforgettable story of an unlikely sisterhood--an emotionally powerful and haunting tale of friendship that illuminates the plight of women in a traditional culture--from the author of the bestselling The Pearl That Broke Its Shell and Wh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 462 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 60%
dark 52%
tense 32%
hopeful 24%
informative 24%
mysterious 24%
reflective 24%
challenging 20%
inspiring 16%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 30% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.9

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