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Faiza Guene

Kiffe Kiffe Tomorrow

Faiza GueneFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

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Faiza Guene

Kiffe Kiffe Tomorrow

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

179

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Paris Suburbs • 2000s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

Lexile Level

890L

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Super Short Summary

Kiffe Kiffe Tomorrow by Faiza Guene follows Doria, a teenager living in a rundown Paris suburb with her Moroccan immigrant mother, as she navigates life after her father's abandonment. Through a diary-style narrative filled with pop culture references and contemporary slang, Doria experiences emotional highs and lows, develops budding relationships, and reflects on her multicultural identity, gradually cultivating hope for her future.

Contemplative

Emotional

Bittersweet

Hopeful

Humorous

Reviews & Readership

3.9

3,938 ratings

51%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

<Kiffe Kiffe Tomorrow> by Faiza Guène has received varied feedback. Critics praise the book's authentic voice and insightful portrayal of a young immigrant's life in a French suburb. Doria, the protagonist, is depicted with humor and resilience, making her journey relatable and engaging. However, some reviewers feel the novel's plot lacks depth and resolution. Overall, it’s a compelling read for those interested in contemporary socio-cultural issues.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Kiffe Kiffe Tomorrow?

A reader who would enjoy Kiffe Kiffe Tomorrow by Faiza Guene is likely interested in contemporary multicultural literature that explores the immigrant experience, much like the works of Zadie Smith or Khaled Hosseini. They appreciate narratives with strong, young female protagonists and urban settings, similar to White Teeth or The Kite Runner.

3.9

3,938 ratings

51%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

179

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Paris Suburbs • 2000s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

Lexile Level

890L

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