Alligator and other stories by Dima Alzayat

Alligator and other stories

Dima Alzayat

206 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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"The richly detailed short fictions in this debut from a Damascus-born scribe form an intricate, breathtaking mosaic of modern Muslim life." --Michelle Hart,  O, The Oprah Magazine"Alzayat's slim, powerful debut collection showcases the author's d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
challenging 67%
emotional 62%
sad 43%
dark 29%
informative 18%
tense 16%
inspiring 10%
funny 8%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 31%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 39% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | N/A: 29% | Yes: 16% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 9% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 20% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.96

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