Un Homme, Ca Ne Pleure Pas by Faïza Guène

Un Homme, Ca Ne Pleure Pas

Faïza Guène

260 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Description

Men Don’t Cry invites us into the home of Mourad Chennoun in Nice, where his father spends his days fixing things in the backyard, his mother bemoans the loss of her natal village in Algeria, and the name Dounia is taboo. When Mourad’s father h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
reflective 56%
emotional 52%
lighthearted 32%
adventurous 20%
informative 16%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%
inspiring 8%
challenging 4%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 41%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.89

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