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450 pages • first pub 2012 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: B0087GJVPO
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Paperback
Publication date: 19 June 2012
Description
In an unnamed Middle Eastern security state, a young Arab-Indian hacker shields his clients—dissidents, outlaws, Islamists, and other watched groups—from surveillance and tries to stay out of trouble. He goes by Alif—the first letter of the Arabic...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,653 reviews
Moods
mysterious 37%
tense 33%
emotional 23%
challenging 22%
reflective 21%
hopeful 19%
dark 17%
funny 13%
inspiring 12%
informative 10%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Plot: 29% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Torture, Violence, Police brutalityModerate
Sexual content, Misogyny, RacismMinor
Gun violence, Rape, Sexism450 pages • first pub 2012 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: B0087GJVPO
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Paperback
Publication date: 19 June 2012
Description
In an unnamed Middle Eastern security state, a young Arab-Indian hacker shields his clients—dissidents, outlaws, Islamists, and other watched groups—from surveillance and tries to stay out of trouble. He goes by Alif—the first letter of the Arabic...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,653 reviews
Moods
mysterious 37%
tense 33%
emotional 23%
challenging 22%
reflective 21%
hopeful 19%
dark 17%
funny 13%
inspiring 12%
informative 10%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Plot: 29% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, Police brutalityModerate
Sexual content, Misogyny, RacismMinor
Gun violence, Rape, Sexism