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304 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
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Language: English
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Alem is on holiday with his father for a few days in London. He has never been out of Ethiopia before and is very excited. They have a great few days togther until one morning when Alem wakes up in the bed and breakfast they are staying at to find...
Community Reviews Summary of 374 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
inspiring 50%
informative 45%
reflective 45%
hopeful 33%
challenging 26%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
tense 4%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 32% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | N/A: 5% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Average rating
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Graphic
Death of parentModerate
Racism, Racial slurs, XenophobiaMinor
Murder, Violence304 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Alem is on holiday with his father for a few days in London. He has never been out of Ethiopia before and is very excited. They have a great few days togther until one morning when Alem wakes up in the bed and breakfast they are staying at to find...
Community Reviews Summary of 374 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
inspiring 50%
informative 45%
reflective 45%
hopeful 33%
challenging 26%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
tense 4%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 32% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | N/A: 5% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parentModerate
Racism, Racial slurs, XenophobiaMinor
Murder, Violence