The Patience Stone by Atiq Rahimi, Polly McLean

The Patience Stone

Atiq Rahimi, Polly McLean

141 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

“For far too long, Afghan women have been faceless and voiceless. Until now. With The Patience Stone, Atiq Rahimi gives face and voice to one unforgettable woman–and, one could argue, offers her as a proxy for the grievances of millions…it is a ri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 40 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
challenging 60%
dark 40%
reflective 40%
sad 20%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 40%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.51

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