Zuleikha by Guzel Yakhina

Zuleikha

Guzel Yakhina with Lisa C. Hayden (Translator)

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Zuleikha by Guzel Yakhina is a powerful and uplifting read that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of resilience, self-discovery, and the unbreakable human spirit, particularly those interested in historical fiction, cultural heritage, and the experiences of women in the face of adversity.

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WINNER OF THE BIG BOOK AWARD, THE YASNAYA POLYANA AWARD AND THE BEST PROSE WORK OF THE YEAR AWARDSoviet Russia, 1930. Zuleikha, the "pitiful hen," lives with her brutal husband Murtaza and her mother-in-law in a small Tartar village. When Murtaza ...

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4.11
based on 589 reviews

Moods

emotional: 73%

sad: 55%

reflective: 54%

dark: 48%

challenging: 44%

tense: 32%

adventurous: 25%

informative: 25%

inspiring: 11%

hopeful: 10%

relaxing: 2%

lighthearted: 1%

mysterious: 1%


Pace

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36% of readers chose Character
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10% of readers chose Complicated
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Loveable characters?

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40% of readers chose Complicated
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Diverse cast of characters?

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19% of readers chose Complicated
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

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