The Doll: A Portrait of My Mother by Ismail Kadare

The Doll: A Portrait of My Mother

Ismail Kadare with John Hodgson (Translator)

176 pages first pub 2015 (view editions)

nonfiction autobiography challenging reflective slow-paced
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This book is ideal for reflective readers who appreciate introspective explorations of family dynamics and personal growth set against the backdrop of societal constraints.

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Young Ismail's world centres around his mother.Naïve and fragile as a paper doll, she is an unlikely presence in her husband's imposing house, with its hidden rooms and infamous dungeon. Yet despite her youthful nature, she is not without her own ...

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3.23
based on 94 reviews

Moods

reflective: 91%

emotional: 43%

mysterious: 30%

challenging: 26%

dark: 21%

funny: 13%

sad: 13%

informative: 8%

tense: 8%

hopeful: 4%

lighthearted: 4%


Pace

17% of readers chose fast
47% of readers chose medium
34% of readers chose slow
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