From a Crooked Rib by Nuruddin Farah

From a Crooked Rib

Nuruddin Farah

fiction emotional reflective slow-paced

176 pages | first published 1970

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Written with complete conviction from a woman's point of view, Nuruddin Farah's spare, shocking first novel savagely attacks the traditional values of his people yet is also a haunting celebration of the unbroken human spirit. Ebla, an orphan of e...
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Summary of 36 reviews

Moods

challenging 50%
dark 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.13

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