Slipping by Mohamed Kheir

Slipping

Mohamed Kheir with Robin Moger (Translator)

260 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Under mysterious circumstances, Seif, a struggling journalist, is introduced to a source for a new story: a former exile with an encyclopedic knowledge of the country's obscure, magical spaces. Together--as tourist and guide--they step into a worl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 67 reviews

Moods

mysterious 69%
reflective 65%
challenging 56%
adventurous 39%
emotional 30%
dark 26%
sad 26%
tense 17%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 18%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 38% | Plot: 33% | A mix: 22% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 31% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 31% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 40% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.57

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