203 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802170262
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press, Black Cat
Publication date: 01 October 2006
Description
American readers were introduced to the award-winning Sudanese author Leila Aboulela with Minaret, a delicate tale of a privileged young African Muslim woman adjusting to her new life as a maid in London. Now, for the first time in North America, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews
Moods
reflective 52%
hopeful 41%
sad 29%
challenging 17%
informative 17%
inspiring 11%
dark 5%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
GriefModerate
Child death, Death, Miscarriage
203 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802170262
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press, Black Cat
Publication date: 01 October 2006
Description
American readers were introduced to the award-winning Sudanese author Leila Aboulela with Minaret, a delicate tale of a privileged young African Muslim woman adjusting to her new life as a maid in London. Now, for the first time in North America, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews
Moods
reflective 52%
hopeful 41%
sad 29%
challenging 17%
informative 17%
inspiring 11%
dark 5%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
GriefModerate
Child death, Death, Miscarriage