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336 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
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Language: English
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A debut novel that captures the experience of the Egyptian revolution like no news report couldThe City Always Wins is a novel from the front line of a revolution. Deeply enmeshed in the 2011 uprising in Tahrir Square, Mariam and Khalil move throu...
Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews
Moods
emotional 58%
sad 58%
tense 58%
informative 35%
reflective 35%
challenging 29%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 11%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 30%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%Average rating
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Sexual violence, Gun violence, Death
336 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A debut novel that captures the experience of the Egyptian revolution like no news report couldThe City Always Wins is a novel from the front line of a revolution. Deeply enmeshed in the 2011 uprising in Tahrir Square, Mariam and Khalil move throu...
Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews
Moods
emotional 58%
sad 58%
tense 58%
informative 35%
reflective 35%
challenging 29%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 11%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 30%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violence, Gun violence, Death