The Parisian by Isabella Hammad

The Parisian

Isabella Hammad with Fiona Button (Narrator)

20 hours, 18 minutes • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional informative reflective slow-paced

Description

As the First World War shatters families, destroys friendships and kills lovers, a young Palestinian dreamer sets out to find himself.Midhat Kamal picks his way across a fractured world, from the shifting politics of the Middle East to the dinner ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 323 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
emotional 68%
informative 60%
challenging 47%
sad 42%
tense 26%
dark 18%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 34%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 30% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.66

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