The Iraqi Christ by Jonathan Wright, Hassan Blasim

The Iraqi Christ

Jonathan Wright, Hassan Blasim

140 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories dark reflective slow-paced
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A soldier with the ability to predict the future finds himself blackmailed by an insurgent into the ultimate act of terror…A deviser of crosswords survives a car-bomb attack, only to discover he is now haunted by one of its victims…Fleeing a robbe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
adventurous 60%
challenging 40%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%
reflective 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.72

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