Book of Gaza: A City in Short Fiction by

Book of Gaza: A City in Short Fiction

Reading the City

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Description

Bringing together a dozen of Palestine's greatest modern prose writers, this unique anthology sets contemporary stories against the backdrop of one of the world's most talked-about cities, presenting them in English translation for the first time....

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Community Reviews Summary of 29 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
informative 62%
sad 62%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
tense 50%
challenging 37%
inspiring 37%
hopeful 12%
mysterious 12%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 80% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.45

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