288 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
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Language: English
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There is but one truly serious philosophical problem, and that is suicide. In Rawi Hage's unforgettable novel, winner of the 2008 IMPAC Prize, this famous quote by Camus becomes a touchstone for two young men caught in Lebanon's civil war. Bassam ...
Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews
Moods
challenging 75%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%
Pace
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual assault, Suicide
288 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
There is but one truly serious philosophical problem, and that is suicide. In Rawi Hage's unforgettable novel, winner of the 2008 IMPAC Prize, this famous quote by Camus becomes a touchstone for two young men caught in Lebanon's civil war. Bassam ...
Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews
Moods
challenging 75%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%
Pace
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual assault, Suicide