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Sadness Is a White Bird by Moriel Rothman-Zecher

Sadness Is a White Bird

Moriel Rothman-Zecher

275 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional slow-paced
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Sadness Is a White Bird by Moriel Rothman-Zecher is a poignant and intriguing novel that will resonate deeply with readers who are drawn to stories of complex identity, cultural heritage, and the power of human connection in the face of conflict, making it a compelling choice for those interested in contemporary issues of Israel, Palestine, and the complexities of nationalism.

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In this lyrical and searing debut novel written by a rising literary star and MacDowell Fellow, a young man is preparing to serve in the Israeli army while also trying to reconcile his close relationship to two Palestinian siblings with his deeply...

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Community Reviews

4.18
based on 345 reviews

Moods

emotional: 96%

challenging: 69%

sad: 69%

reflective: 50%

tense: 38%

informative: 30%

dark: 23%

inspiring: 15%

hopeful: 11%


Pace

4% of readers chose fast
88% of readers chose medium
8% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

42% of readers chose A mix
57% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

71% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

47% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

91% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

90% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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