The Family Tree by Sairish Hussain

The Family Tree

Sairish Hussain

519 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

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The Family Tree by Sairish Hussain is a poignant and stimulating novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories about the complexities of family, love, and resilience, particularly those interested in the experiences of British Muslim families and the intersection of politics and identity.

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"Amjad cradles his baby daughter in the middle of the night. He has no time to mourn his wife's death. Saahil and Zahra, his two small children, are relying on him. Amjad vows to love and protect them always. Years later, Saahil and his best frien...

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Community Reviews

4.21
based on 423 reviews

Moods

emotional: 92%

sad: 63%

reflective: 60%

hopeful: 57%

dark: 32%

challenging: 28%

inspiring: 23%

tense: 21%

informative: 12%

mysterious: 8%

funny: 5%

adventurous: 3%

lighthearted: 1%


Pace

9% of readers chose fast
64% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose Plot
51% of readers chose A mix
33% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

88% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

89% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

82% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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