Reviews

Quel che il giorno deve alla notte by Yasmina Khadra

aminaaa_'s review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

lisette1710's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative lighthearted relaxing sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

nouraetseslivres's review against another edition

5.0

This book exceeded my expectations I always judge a book by its ability to make me feel emotions I got to be angry at the fate his dad had to face, the colonizers entitlement, I got to be sad because of what Younès had to go trough, the cowardice of his friends and their betrayal,the loss of everyone that was dear to him, Jalloul’s fate and happy when his dad or uncle shared words of wisdom with him as well as his final reconciliation with Jean-Christophe. It was a beautiful story, perfect from the beginning to the end there is no boring passage.

gugsnbooks's review against another edition

4.0

Overall I really found this book interesting and enjoyable, particularly in the beginning. Having little knowledge of Algerian history this was great insight and it was gripping. However, the second part of the book, set in Rio Salado, lost me as it was endless stories of young, rich group of friends hanging around, falling in love with each other's girls and so on and so forth. It's saving grace is that this frivolous part soon becomes serious. Unfortunately, one's opinion of the main character Jonas/Younes takes a knock and he became cowardly in my eyes- cowardly in the face of his own background, religion and family, cowardly in love and cowardly in fighting for his country.

A good read!

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kerrywyler's review against another edition

5.0

Absolutely mind-blowing. I will be thinking about this book for a long time. A deeply emotional, raw, beautifully written story of friendship, longing & self-doubt, belonging, and the ravages of war. An unforgettable book, for me - 5 stars and some. This book is available in English (https://amzn.to/2JIhBbj), go read it.

amelievz's review against another edition

emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

aelinzzle's review against another edition

5.0

An amazing story written in such a unique and spectacular way! This conveys so many emotions and feels!!

camillelalectrice's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

sortinghat's review against another edition

5.0

"Dacă vrei să faci din viața ta o verigă a eternității și să rămâi lucid până în toiul delirului, iubește ... Iubește cu toate puterile tale, iubește ca și cum n-ai ști nimic altceva să faci, iubește într-atât încât să-i faci geloși pe prințese și zei ... pentru că în dragoste toată urâțenia își descoperă frumusețea."

"Cel care trece pe lângă cea mai frumoasă poveste din viață lui nu va avea decât vârsta regretelor sale și toate suspinele din lume n-ar putea să-i aline sufletul ..."

cla78280's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5