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279 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780715654644
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Duckworth
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris is a poignant and powerful novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of art, making it a must-read for fans of literary fiction and historical drama.
Description
Sarajevo, spring 1992. Each night, nationalist gangs erect barricades, splitting the diverse city into ethnic enclaves; each morning, the residents – whether Muslim, Croat or Serb – push the makeshift barriers aside.Zora, an artist and teacher, is...
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Moods
emotional: 84%
sad: 82%
dark: 59%
challenging: 42%
reflective: 41%
tense: 41%
informative: 36%
hopeful: 19%
inspiring: 17%
adventurous: 4%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
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Graphic
War, Death, Child deathModerate
Grief, Injury/Injury detail, XenophobiaMinor
Rape, Islamophobia, Genocide279 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780715654644
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Duckworth
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris is a poignant and powerful novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of art, making it a must-read for fans of literary fiction and historical drama.
Description
Sarajevo, spring 1992. Each night, nationalist gangs erect barricades, splitting the diverse city into ethnic enclaves; each morning, the residents – whether Muslim, Croat or Serb – push the makeshift barriers aside.Zora, an artist and teacher, is...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 84%
sad: 82%
dark: 59%
challenging: 42%
reflective: 41%
tense: 41%
informative: 36%
hopeful: 19%
inspiring: 17%
adventurous: 4%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, Child deathModerate
Grief, Injury/Injury detail, XenophobiaMinor
Rape, Islamophobia, Genocide