The Ardent Swarm by Yamen Manai

The Ardent Swarm

Yamen Manai with Lara Vergnaud (Translator)

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fiction contemporary challenging reflective slow-paced
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From an award-winning Tunisian author comes a stirring allegory about a country in the aftermath of revolution and the power of a single quest.Sidi lives a hermetic life as a bee whisperer, tending to his beloved "girls" on the outskirts of the de...

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Community Reviews Summary of 728 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
hopeful 38%
informative 33%
challenging 31%
emotional 26%
adventurous 21%
inspiring 21%
tense 20%
dark 16%
sad 16%
mysterious 10%
funny 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 26%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 28% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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