The Actual True Story of Ahmed and Zarga by Larry Siems, Mohamedou Ould Slahi

The Actual True Story of Ahmed and Zarga

Modern African Writing

Larry Siems, Mohamedou Ould Slahi

176 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

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An epic story of a Bedouin family's survival and legacy amid their changing world in the unforgiving Sahara Desert. Ahmed is a camel herder, as his father was before him and as his young son Abdullahi will be after him. The days of Ahmed and the o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 75%
emotional 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

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3.86

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