Playing Atari with Saddam Hussein by Ali Fadhil, Jennifer Roy

Playing Atari with Saddam Hussein

Ali Fadhil, Jennifer Roy

176 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional fast-paced
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At the start of 1991, eleven-year-old Ali Fadhil was consumed by his love for soccer, video games, and American television shows. Then, on January 17, Iraq’s dictator Saddam Hussein went to war with thirty-four nations lead by the United States.Ov...

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Community Reviews Summary of 164 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
informative 62%
sad 62%
tense 37%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 12%
reflective 12%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.83

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