My Uncle Napoleon by Iraj Pezeshkzad

My Uncle Napoleon

Iraj Pezeshkzad with Dick Davis (Translator)

509 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

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The most beloved Iranian novel of the twentieth century "God forbid, I've fallen in love with Layli " So begins the farce of our narrator's life, one spent in a large extended Iranian family lorded over by the blustering, paranoid patriarch, Dear ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 132 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 72%
emotional 27%
reflective 18%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

4.11

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