A Bookshop in Algiers by Kaouther Adimi

A Bookshop in Algiers

Kaouther Adimi

4 hours, 39 minutes • first pub 2017 (editions) user-added

fiction historical informative reflective medium-paced

Description

'If you're in a bookshop browsing, then A Bookshop In Algiers is for you, by definition. A beautiful little novel about books, history, ambition and the importance of literature to everyone, especially people who are trying to find a voice.' Nick ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 347 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
informative 54%
emotional 41%
inspiring 29%
sad 29%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 9%
dark 9%
challenging 6%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%
tense 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 25%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 34% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.72

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