The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree: A Novel by Shokoofeh Azar, Shokoofeh Azar
The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree: A Novel

Shokoofeh Azar, Shokoofeh Azar

The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree: A Novel

Shokoofeh Azar, Shokoofeh Azar

243 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

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LONGLISTED 2020 INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZEFrom the pen of one of Iran’s rising literary stars, The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree is a family story about the unbreakable connection between the living and the dead.Set in Iran in the decade fol...

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Moods

emotional 70%
reflective 63%
challenging 59%
sad 56%
dark 46%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 20%
informative 19%
tense 15%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 11%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 44%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 8% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 9% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30% | N/A: 4%

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