The Occasional Virgin by Hanan Al-Shaykh

The Occasional Virgin

Hanan Al-Shaykh

240 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction contemporary religion challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A bold, tragicomic novel about two clever thirty-something women--successful in their careers but unlucky in love--from one of the most important Middle Eastern writers at work today.On a sunny beach in the French Riviera, Yvonne and Huda relax by...

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Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
lighthearted 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

2.41

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