I, The Divine: A Novel in First Chapters by Rabih Alameddine

I, The Divine: A Novel in First Chapters

Rabih Alameddine

320 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Raised in a hybrid family shaped by divorce and remarriage, and by Beirut in wartime, Sarah finds a fragile peace in self-imposed exile in the United States. Her extraordinary dignity is supported by a best friend, a grown-up son, occasional sensu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 63%
sad 54%
funny 27%
challenging 18%
dark 18%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.8

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