Lyrics Alley by Leila Aboulela

Lyrics Alley

Leila Aboulela

320 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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In 1950s Sudan, the powerful and sprawling Abuzeid dynasty has amassed a fortune through their trading firm, with Mahmoud Bey at its helm. But when Mahmoud’s son, Nur, the handsome heir to his business empire, suffers a debilitating accident, the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 126 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
reflective 53%
hopeful 40%
challenging 33%
sad 26%
informative 20%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 30%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | Plot: 11% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 36%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 63% | Yes: 27% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.76

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