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Kamila Shamsie
320 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780151010103
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication date: Not specified
Kartography by Kamila Shamsie is a captivating read for readers who appreciate complex, emotionally charged stories that explore the intricate relationships between family, history, and identity, particularly those interested in themes of trauma, cultural heritage, and the power of memories to shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Description
Raheen and her best friend, Karim, share an idyllic childhood in upper-class Karachi. Their parents were even once engaged to each others' partners until they rematched in what they call "the fiancée swap." But as adolescence distances the friends...
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Moods
emotional: 92%
reflective: 70%
sad: 51%
tense: 44%
challenging: 40%
dark: 29%
informative: 29%
hopeful: 22%
funny: 18%
adventurous: 14%
inspiring: 14%
mysterious: 11%
lighthearted: 3%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
—
Kamila Shamsie
320 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780151010103
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication date: Not specified
Kartography by Kamila Shamsie is a captivating read for readers who appreciate complex, emotionally charged stories that explore the intricate relationships between family, history, and identity, particularly those interested in themes of trauma, cultural heritage, and the power of memories to shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Description
Raheen and her best friend, Karim, share an idyllic childhood in upper-class Karachi. Their parents were even once engaged to each others' partners until they rematched in what they call "the fiancée swap." But as adolescence distances the friends...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 92%
reflective: 70%
sad: 51%
tense: 44%
challenging: 40%
dark: 29%
informative: 29%
hopeful: 22%
funny: 18%
adventurous: 14%
inspiring: 14%
mysterious: 11%
lighthearted: 3%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
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