In Praise of Hatred by Khaled Khalifa, Leri Price

In Praise of Hatred

Khaled Khalifa, Leri Price

320 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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In Praise of Hatred by Khaled Khalifa, Leri Price is a stimulating and emotionally charged novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate complex, layered storytelling and are interested in exploring the intricacies of identity, faith, and the human experience in the face of social and political upheaval.

Description

In 1980s Syria, a young Muslim girl lives a secluded life behind the veil in the vast and perfumed house of her grandparents. Her three aunts—the pious Maryam, the liberal Safaa, and the free-spirited Marwa—raise her with the aid of their ever-dev...

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Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
sad 60%
reflective 40%
tense 40%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
informative 20%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.05

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