When the Apricots Bloom by Gina Wilkinson

When the Apricots Bloom

Gina Wilkinson

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304 pages | first published 2020

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Inspired by her own experiences in Iraq during Saddam Hussein’s rule, Gina Wilkinson’s evocative, suspenseful debut is told through the eyes of three very different women confronting the limits of friendship and forgiveness, and the strength of a ...
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Summary of 79 reviews

Moods

tense 67%
emotional 62%
dark 44%
informative 41%
reflective 37%
challenging 34%
sad 32%
adventurous 23%
hopeful 13%
mysterious 6%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 74%
fast 13%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 39% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 39% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 21%

Average rating

3.87

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