The Yacoubian Building by Alaa Al Aswany

The Yacoubian Building

Alaa Al Aswany with Humphrey Davies (Translator)

256 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced
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This controversial bestselling novel in the Arab world reveals the political corruption, sexual repression, religious extremism, and modern hopes of Egypt today.All manner of flawed and fragile humanity reside in the Yacoubian Building, a once-ele...

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Community Reviews Summary of 735 reviews

Moods

reflective 58%
informative 52%
sad 50%
dark 47%
emotional 47%
tense 34%
challenging 23%
funny 17%
hopeful 10%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 17%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 33% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.52

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