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433 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802120205
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 19 June 2012
Description
In an unnamed Middle Eastern security state, a young Arab-Indian hacker shields his clients—dissidents, outlaws, Islamists, and other watched groups—from surveillance and tries to stay out of trouble. He goes by Alif—the first letter of the Arabic...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,643 reviews
Moods
mysterious 37%
tense 33%
challenging 22%
emotional 22%
reflective 21%
hopeful 19%
dark 17%
funny 13%
inspiring 12%
informative 10%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Plot: 29% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, SexismModerate
Sexual harassment, Sexual content, MisogynyMinor
Gun violence, Vomit, Alcohol433 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802120205
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 19 June 2012
Description
In an unnamed Middle Eastern security state, a young Arab-Indian hacker shields his clients—dissidents, outlaws, Islamists, and other watched groups—from surveillance and tries to stay out of trouble. He goes by Alif—the first letter of the Arabic...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,643 reviews
Moods
mysterious 37%
tense 33%
challenging 22%
emotional 22%
reflective 21%
hopeful 19%
dark 17%
funny 13%
inspiring 12%
informative 10%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Plot: 29% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, SexismModerate
Sexual harassment, Sexual content, MisogynyMinor
Gun violence, Vomit, Alcohol