Straight from the Horse's Mouth by Meryem Alaoui

Straight from the Horse's Mouth

Meryem Alaoui with Emma Ramadan (Translator)

304 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny reflective medium-paced
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Description

This hilarious, colorful portrait of a sex worker navigating life in modern Morocco introduces a promising new literary voice. Thirty-four-year-old prostitute Jmiaa reflects on the bustling world around her with a brutal honesty, but also a quic...

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Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews

Moods

funny 81%
emotional 38%
lighthearted 36%
dark 31%
hopeful 31%
adventurous 27%
challenging 25%
reflective 22%
informative 13%
sad 13%
tense 9%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 32%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.74

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