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320 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780863569173
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: SAQI Books
Publication date: 07 March 2023
Description
1880s Sudan. When Akuany and her brother are orphaned in a village raid, they are taken in by Yaseen, a young merchant. Yaseen’s vow to care for them will tether him to Akuany throughout their lives. As revolution begins to brew, led by the self-...
Community Reviews Summary of 138 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
adventurous 42%
reflective 40%
tense 38%
dark 31%
challenging 30%
sad 27%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 15%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Character: 23% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 38% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Slavery, ViolenceModerate
Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuseMinor
Religious bigotry, Gun violence, Animal death
320 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780863569173
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: SAQI Books
Publication date: 07 March 2023
Description
1880s Sudan. When Akuany and her brother are orphaned in a village raid, they are taken in by Yaseen, a young merchant. Yaseen’s vow to care for them will tether him to Akuany throughout their lives. As revolution begins to brew, led by the self-...
Community Reviews Summary of 138 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
adventurous 42%
reflective 40%
tense 38%
dark 31%
challenging 30%
sad 27%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 15%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Character: 23% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 38% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Slavery, ViolenceModerate
Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuseMinor
Religious bigotry, Gun violence, Animal death