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320 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781443405003
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 14 February 2012
Description
In 1950s Sudan, the powerful and sprawling Abuzeid dynasty has amassed a fortune through their trading firm, with Mahmoud Bey at its helm. But when Mahmoud’s son, Nur, the handsome heir to his business empire, suffers a debilitating accident, the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 126 reviews
Moods
reflective 53%
hopeful 40%
challenging 33%
sad 26%
informative 20%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | Plot: 11% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 36%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 63% | Yes: 27% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Average rating
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Graphic
Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotryModerate
Alcoholism320 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781443405003
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 14 February 2012
Description
In 1950s Sudan, the powerful and sprawling Abuzeid dynasty has amassed a fortune through their trading firm, with Mahmoud Bey at its helm. But when Mahmoud’s son, Nur, the handsome heir to his business empire, suffers a debilitating accident, the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 126 reviews
Moods
reflective 53%
hopeful 40%
challenging 33%
sad 26%
informative 20%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | Plot: 11% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 36%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 63% | Yes: 27% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotryModerate
Alcoholism