The Wrong End of the Telescope by Rabih Alameddine

The Wrong End of the Telescope

Rabih Alameddine

354 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Mina Simpson, a Lebanese doctor, arrives at the infamous Moria refugee camp on Lesbos after being urgently summoned for help by her friend who runs an NGO there. Alienated from her family except for her beloved brother, Mina has avoided being so c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 80%
challenging 45%
sad 42%
informative 28%
funny 24%
inspiring 21%
hopeful 18%
dark 13%
tense 9%
adventurous 4%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 32%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.17

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