Girls of Riyadh by Rajaa Alsanea

Girls of Riyadh

Rajaa Alsanea with Marilyn Booth (Translator)

304 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

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Girls of Riyadh by Rajaa Alsanea is a captivating read for anyone interested in cultural exploration, coming-of-age stories, and the complexities of identity, offering a unique and provocative glimpse into the lives of Saudi women navigating tradition and modernity.

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When Rajaa Alsanea boldly chose to open up the hidden world of Saudi women—their private lives and their conflicts with the traditions of their culture—she caused a sensation across the Arab world.Now in English, Alsanea’s tale of the personal str...

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Community Reviews

3.31
based on 1,810 reviews

Moods

emotional: 62%

informative: 45%

reflective: 43%

funny: 41%

lighthearted: 40%

hopeful: 30%

inspiring: 18%

sad: 17%

challenging: 11%

adventurous: 10%

mysterious: 5%

relaxing: 4%

tense: 3%

dark: 2%


Pace

25% of readers chose fast
64% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
24% of readers chose A mix
69% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

63% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

57% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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