Pearl in the Sand by Tessa Afshar

Pearl in the Sand

Tessa Afshar

416 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Can a Canaanite harlot who made her living enticing men be a fitting wife for a leader of Israel? Shockingly, the Bible's answer is yes.This 10th anniversary edition of Pearl in the Sand includes new features that will invite you into the untold s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 419 reviews

Moods

inspiring 82%
hopeful 77%
emotional 74%
reflective 62%
informative 25%
adventurous 17%
challenging 17%
lighthearted 17%
sad 11%
funny 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 21%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 96% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

4.2

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