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320 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780863569043
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Saqi Books
Publication date: 05 March 2024
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-p...
Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews
Moods
emotional 54%
adventurous 42%
reflective 39%
tense 35%
dark 31%
challenging 29%
sad 26%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 22% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 40% | No: 12% | 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: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Slavery, ViolenceModerate
Death of parent, Physical abuse, RapeMinor
Animal death, Gun violence, Religious bigotry
320 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780863569043
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Saqi Books
Publication date: 05 March 2024
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-p...
Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews
Moods
emotional 54%
adventurous 42%
reflective 39%
tense 35%
dark 31%
challenging 29%
sad 26%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 22% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 40% | No: 12% | 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: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Slavery, ViolenceModerate
Death of parent, Physical abuse, RapeMinor
Animal death, Gun violence, Religious bigotry