The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Khan

The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali

Sabina Khan with Richa Shukla (Narrator)

8 hours, 31 minutes • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

With a welcome mix of humor, heart, and high-stakes drama, Sabina Khan provides a timely and honest portrait of what it's like to grow up feeling unwelcome in your own culture.Seventeen-year-old Rukhsana Ali tries her hardest to live up to her con...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,274 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
sad 52%
hopeful 46%
tense 45%
challenging 42%
dark 30%
reflective 29%
inspiring 24%
informative 11%
funny 6%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 34%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 37% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 26%

Average rating

3.8

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