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307 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099466130
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Publication date: 01 June 2008
Description
Set mainly in Uzbekistan between 1900 and 1980, this compelling novel introduces to us the inhabitants of the small town of Gilas on the ancient Silk Route. Among those whose stories we hear are Mefody-Jurisprudence, the town's alcoholic intellect...
Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
reflective 33%
adventurous 16%
emotional 16%
funny 16%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 14%Strong character development?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
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Rape, Child abuse, Pedophilia
307 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099466130
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Publication date: 01 June 2008
Description
Set mainly in Uzbekistan between 1900 and 1980, this compelling novel introduces to us the inhabitants of the small town of Gilas on the ancient Silk Route. Among those whose stories we hear are Mefody-Jurisprudence, the town's alcoholic intellect...
Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
reflective 33%
adventurous 16%
emotional 16%
funny 16%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 14%Strong character development?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Child abuse, Pedophilia