The Black Album by Bernhard Robben, Hanif Kureishi

The Black Album

Bernhard Robben, Hanif Kureishi

288 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective medium-paced
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The second novel from one of the most celebrated voices in British fiction and film, The Black Album is an exhilarating multicultural coming-of-age tale featuring Shalid, a sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll-loving Pakistani student torn between a love...

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Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
tense 57%
challenging 35%
dark 28%
funny 28%
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 45%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.24

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