The Parisian by Isabella Hammad, Fiona Button

The Parisian

Isabella Hammad, Fiona Button with Fiona Button (Narrator)

20 hours • first pub 2019 (editions) user-added

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Description

A masterful debut novel by Plimpton Prize winner Isabella Hammad, The Parisian illuminates a pivotal period of Palestinian history through the journey and romances of one young man, from his studies in France during World War I to his return to Pa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 386 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
emotional 62%
informative 60%
challenging 46%
sad 39%
tense 19%
adventurous 17%
dark 16%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 32%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 23% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.61

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