256 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374604660
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 12 July 2022
Description
A charged, hypnotic debut novel about a boy’s life-changing summer in rural Pakistan: a story of fathers, sons, and the consequences of desire.At age sixteen, Fahad hopes to spend the summer with his mother in London. His father, Rafik, has other ...
Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
sad 61%
challenging 42%
dark 28%
adventurous 19%
mysterious 19%
tense 19%
informative 14%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 70% | No: 20% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DementiaModerate
Homophobia
256 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374604660
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 12 July 2022
Description
A charged, hypnotic debut novel about a boy’s life-changing summer in rural Pakistan: a story of fathers, sons, and the consequences of desire.At age sixteen, Fahad hopes to spend the summer with his mother in London. His father, Rafik, has other ...
Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
sad 61%
challenging 42%
dark 28%
adventurous 19%
mysterious 19%
tense 19%
informative 14%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 70% | No: 20% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DementiaModerate
Homophobia