Touch by Adania Shibli, عدنية شبلي, Paula Haydar

72 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Touch centers on a girl, the youngest of nine sisters in a Palestinian family. In the singular world of this novella, this young womans everyday experiences resonate until they have become as weighty as any national tragedy. The smallest sensation...

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Community Reviews Summary of 26 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 70%
sad 70%
challenging 60%
dark 50%
adventurous 10%
informative 10%
mysterious 10%
tense 10%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 30%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.86

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