The Frightened Ones by Dima Wannous

The Frightened Ones

Dima Wannous with Elisabeth Jaquette (Translator)

208 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

**Finalist for the 2018 International Prize for Arabic Fiction**A timely and haunting novel from an exciting new voice in international literature, set in present-day Syria In her therapist's waiting room in Damascus, Suleima meets a strange and r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
sad 58%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 41%
tense 33%
mysterious 25%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 41% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 81% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.16

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