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I loved reading this novel. Fast-paced, funny, but also tragic. Karim Mensy is an asylum seeker in Germany who doesn't even want to be in Germany. All he wants is a normal life - he is not political, he is not religious, and he definitely is not a revolutionary. I find this man to be quite sympathetic because of his everydayness. If you are an Iraqi, as Karim is, being political is almost demanded of you. This novel rejects that and tries to show that some asylum seekers - no matter how much we want them to fit our stereotype - wish no more than to be ordinary and without care.

luma1008's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

4.5

lola_rennt's review against another edition

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4.0

Die Geschichte des irakischen Flüchtlings Karim ist für mich ein realitätsnahes Beispiel dafür, wie durch immer wiederkehrende Enttäuschung, vor allem seitens des deutschen Staates, aus Hoffnung auf einen Neuanfang letztlich Resignation und Verbitterung wird.

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5.0

Schockierend aktuell und sehr gut zu lesen.

alicabek's review against another edition

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challenging emotional informative 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? No

4.0

notto's review against another edition

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emotional funny informative fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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