An Emotion of Great Delight by Tahereh Mafi

An Emotion of Great Delight

Tahereh Mafi with Lanna Joffrey (Narrator)

6 hours, 33 minutes • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

From bestselling and National Book Award–nominated author Tahereh Mafi comes a stunning novel about love and loneliness, navigating the hyphen of dual identity, and reclaiming your right to joy—even when you’re trapped in the amber of sorrow.It’s ...

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Moods

emotional 92%
sad 76%
reflective 52%
dark 32%
hopeful 22%
tense 22%
challenging 21%
inspiring 14%
informative 8%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 35%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.68

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