The Refugee Ocean by Pauls Toutonghi

The Refugee Ocean

Pauls Toutonghi

352 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced
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The Refugee Ocean by Pauls Toutonghi is a poignant and powerful novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of music, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy literary fiction, historical fiction, and stories about immigration, identity, and the human spirit.

Description

Two refugees in America find that their lives are inextricably linked—over time and distance—by the perils of history and a single haunting song.Born in Beirut in 1922, Marguerite Toutoungi lives a life of loss and sacrifice. She dreams of traveli...

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Community Reviews

3.99
based on 112 reviews

Moods

emotional: 80%

sad: 73%

reflective: 53%

inspiring: 24%

challenging: 22%

hopeful: 22%

informative: 20%

dark: 17%

tense: 17%

mysterious: 8%

adventurous: 6%

lighthearted: 2%


Pace

11% of readers chose fast
67% of readers chose medium
20% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
47% of readers chose A mix
44% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

68% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

63% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

20% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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