The Yacoubian Building by Alaa Al Aswany

The Yacoubian Building

Alaa Al Aswany with Humphrey T. Davies (Translator)

255 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced
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August Book Sense PickA fading aristocrat and self-proclaimed 'scientist of women.' A purring, voluptuous siren. A young shop-girl enduring the clammy touch of her boss and hating herself for accepting the modest banknotes he tucks into her pocket...

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Community Reviews Summary of 731 reviews

Moods

reflective 58%
informative 52%
sad 50%
dark 47%
emotional 47%
tense 34%
challenging 23%
funny 17%
hopeful 10%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 17%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 33% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.52

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