Wild Thorns by Sahar Khalifeh

Wild Thorns

Sahar Khalifeh with Elizabeth Warnock Fernea (Translator), Trevor Legassick (Translator)

208 pages first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

Wild Thorns is a chronicle of life in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. It is the first Arab novel to give a true picture of social and personal relations under occupation.

Community Reviews Summary of 40 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
informative 66%
sad 66%
tense 66%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.71

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