The Runaways by Fatima Bhutto

The Runaways

Fatima Bhutto

432 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark medium-paced
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How far would you run to escape your life?Anita lives in Karachi's biggest slum. Her mother is a maalish wali, paid to massage the tired bones of rich women. But Anita's life will change forever when she meets her elderly neighbour, a man whose sh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 203 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
challenging 42%
tense 42%
adventurous 31%
sad 31%
emotional 21%
reflective 15%
mysterious 10%
funny 5%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 26%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 40% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.25

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