Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa

Mornings in Jenin

Susan Abulhawa

352 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Palestine, 1941. In the small village of Ein Hod a father leads a procession of his family and workers through the olive groves. As they move through the trees the green fruits drop onto the orchard floor; the ancient cycle of the seasons providin...

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Moods

emotional 92%
sad 89%
informative 54%
reflective 53%
challenging 51%
dark 44%
tense 39%
inspiring 16%
hopeful 11%
funny 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 18%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 19% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.46

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