storiet v.2

theme

voice

language

sign in
Capa de West of the Jordan

a novel ·

West of the Jordan

por

Halaby's choice to alternate the narratives of the four young women offers real characterizations to latch onto, and her prose, often lyrical--particularly when the speakers relate other people's stories--deepens the complications of history and heritage. Contemplative and lush, this coming-of-age …

start reading + shelf
  • ● 78% match for you
  • ● literary fiction

the long version

Halaby's choice to alternate the narratives of the four young women offers real characterizations to latch onto, and her prose, often lyrical--particularly when the speakers relate other people's stories--deepens the complications of history and heritage. Contemplative and lush, this coming-of-age tale resonates with the challenges of cross-cultural life.

M

Margaret's verdict

"Halaby's choice to alternate the narratives of the four young women offers real characterizations to latch onto, and her prose, often lyrical--particularly when the speakers relate other people's stories--deepens the …"

— Margaret

highlights

what readers held onto

No highlights yet. Be the first.

discussion

what readers said

No reviews yet. Finish it; tell us what you found.