The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years by Shubnum Khan

The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years

Shubnum Khan

320 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction historical horror dark emotional mysterious slow-paced
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Rebecca meets The Island of Missing Trees in this gorgeously atmospheric novel set on South Africa's eastern coast. Endlessly playful and richly imaginative, Shubnum Khan's vibrant debut delves into the transformative powers of love and grief as...

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Community Reviews Summary of 654 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
mysterious 75%
dark 62%
sad 55%
reflective 44%
tense 20%
hopeful 15%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
inspiring 4%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 42%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.97

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