Behind You Is the Sea by Susan Muaddi Darraj

Behind You Is the Sea

Susan Muaddi Darraj with Rasha Zamamiri (Narrator), Ali Nasser (Narrator)

6 hours • first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

An exciting debut novel that gives voice to the diverse residents of a Palestinian American community in Baltimore—from young activists in conflict with their traditional parents to the poor who clean for the rich—lives which intersect across divi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
dark 75%
reflective 75%
challenging 50%
inspiring 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.08

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