The Republic of False Truths by Alaa Al Aswany

The Republic of False Truths

Alaa Al Aswany with S.R. Fellowes (Translator)

320 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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General Alwany is a pious man who loves his family. He also tortures and kills enemies of the state.Under the regime of Hosni Mubarak, Egypt is gripped by cronyism, religious hypocrisy, and the oppressive military. Now, however, the regime faces i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
informative 66%
challenging 61%
dark 59%
sad 52%
reflective 45%
tense 33%
inspiring 21%
hopeful 14%
adventurous 9%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 23%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 25% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 28% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 34% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.96

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