Street of Thieves by Mathias Énard

Street of Thieves

Mathias Énard

288 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction challenging reflective slow-paced
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In Tangier, young Lakhdar finds himself homeless after being caught in flagrante with his cousin Meryem. As the political and religious tensions in the Mediterranean flare up with the Arab Spring and the global financial crisis, Lakhdar and his fr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 66%
emotional 50%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 16%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.83

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