The Republic of False Truths by Alaa Al Aswany

The Republic of False Truths

Alaa Al Aswany with S. R. Fellowes (Translator)

416 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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From one of the foremost writers in the Arab world comes a new novel banned across much of the region--a devastating work of fiction about the Egyptian revolution, taking us inside the battle raging between those in power and those prepared to lay...

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Community Reviews Summary of 123 reviews

Moods

informative 69%
challenging 64%
emotional 64%
dark 58%
sad 51%
reflective 43%
tense 30%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 12%
adventurous 10%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 22%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 25% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 27% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 35% | Yes: 26%

Average rating

3.95

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