Men Don't Cry by Faïza Guène

Men Don't Cry

Faïza Guène with Sarah Ardizzone (Translator)

216 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Description

Men Don’t Cry invites us into the home of Mourad Chennoun in Nice, where his father spends his days fixing things in the backyard, his mother bemoans the loss of her natal village in Algeria, and the name Dounia is taboo.When Mourad’s father has a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

funny 79%
reflective 58%
emotional 50%
lighthearted 33%
adventurous 20%
informative 16%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%
inspiring 8%
challenging 4%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 43%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.89

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