Qissat: Short Stories by Palestinian Women by Jo Glanville

Qissat: Short Stories by Palestinian Women

Jo Glanville

188 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

These fascinating and diverse stories reflect the everyday concerns of Palestinians living under occupation. Writers who were children during the first intifada appear alongside those who remember the outbreak of the Lebanese civil war.In this vol...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
informative 57%
reflective 57%
dark 42%
challenging 28%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
adventurous 14%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 42%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.67

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