In the city by the sea by Kamila Shamsie

In the city by the sea

Kamila Shamsie with Sartaj Garewal (Narrator)

6 hours, 45 minutes first pub 1998 (editions) user-added

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Description

One early summer morning, while lazing happily on the roof, Hasan watches a young boy flying a yellow kite fall to his death. Soon after, Hasan's idyllic, sheltered family life is shattered when his beloved uncle Salman, a dissenting politician, i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.49

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