fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

195 pages | first published 2002

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Since the ascendancy of the Taliban the lives of Mosheen and his beautiful wife, Zunaira, have been gradually destroyed. Mosheen's dream of becoming a diplomat has been shattered and Zunaira can no longer even appear on the streets of Kabul unveil...
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Summary of 329 reviews

Moods

dark 73%
sad 61%
emotional 57%
tense 53%
reflective 38%
challenging 23%
informative 19%
adventurous 7%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 25%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.51

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