If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English by Noor Naga

If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English

Noor Naga

186 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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In the aftermath of the Arab Spring, an Egyptian American woman and a man from the village of Shobrakheit meet at a café in Cairo. He was a photographer of the revolution, but now finds himself unemployed and addicted to cocaine, living in a rooft...

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Moods

dark 79%
reflective 65%
challenging 61%
emotional 58%
tense 48%
sad 33%
mysterious 16%
informative 15%
adventurous 6%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 31%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 36% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 1%

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4.13

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