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helen_is's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
goel_1996's review against another edition
3.0
Rating 3.5
Dr. Alfred Jone handed an impossible task of bringing Salmon fishing to Yemen.
Yes, that's outrageous but it's exactly what this book is about.
A nice fun read, nothing extraordinary yet it will keep you hooked.
The curiosity to know whether it works out or not.
Paul has covered every possible reaction from orthodox terrorists boycotting the project to opposition stating it waste of money.
Politicians making bold claims while their employees check the feasibility of those.
My favorite is Mary, Alfred's wife who is a prudent woman and keeps taunting Alfred's decisions via emails.
Dr. Alfred Jone handed an impossible task of bringing Salmon fishing to Yemen.
Yes, that's outrageous but it's exactly what this book is about.
A nice fun read, nothing extraordinary yet it will keep you hooked.
The curiosity to know whether it works out or not.
Paul has covered every possible reaction from orthodox terrorists boycotting the project to opposition stating it waste of money.
Politicians making bold claims while their employees check the feasibility of those.
My favorite is Mary, Alfred's wife who is a prudent woman and keeps taunting Alfred's decisions via emails.
tanyahawkins's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
marianne_louise's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Completely absorbing and heart warming. I finished it over a few long sittings and thoroughly enjoyed myself. A great holiday read.
sophstar13's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
sarahthereadingaddict's review against another edition
5.0
What a fantastic book with relationship and work struggles and quite sad in parts! Incredibly gripping:) the film doesn't do this justice! X
aimsied's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
holocephali's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
reeks of 2007 racism
crazyplantcatlady's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
wanderingmole's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting novel about a sheikh who wants to bring salmon to the Yemen so that his countrymen might stand peacefully alongisde him as he fishes. Follows how the fisheries scientist involed undergoes a life-changing transformation during the project. Occassionally a bit tedious and not a wholly satisfying ending. Not being British, I didn't get all of the political subtext.