The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams by Daniel Nayeri

The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams

Daniel Nayeri with Daniel Nayeri (Narrator)

4 hours, 29 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction childrens historical adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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This is the tale of an exciting journey along the Silk Road with a young Monk and his newfound guardian, Samir, a larger than life character and the so-called "Seller of Dreams". The man is a scammer; his biggest skill being the ability to talk hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 198 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
funny 70%
lighthearted 46%
hopeful 24%
reflective 18%
mysterious 16%
tense 12%
emotional 11%
inspiring 5%
dark 3%
challenging 2%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 37%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 21% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.98

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