The Arsonists' City by Hala Alyan

The Arsonists' City

Hala Alyan with Leila Buck (Narrator)

19 hours, 35 minutes first pub 2021 (editions)

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“The Arsonists’ City delivers all the pleasures of a good old-fashioned saga, but in Alyan’s hands, one family’s tale becomes the story of a nation—Lebanon and Syria, yes, but also the United States. It’s the kind of book we are lucky to have.”—Ru...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,147 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
reflective 76%
sad 43%
challenging 26%
hopeful 25%
tense 19%
dark 13%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 9%
adventurous 8%
funny 7%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 32%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 34%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.42

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