Escape from Baghdad! by Saad Z. Hossain

Escape from Baghdad!

Saad Z. Hossain

256 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy historical magical realism thriller adventurous fast-paced
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Description

Welcome to Baghdad during the US invasion. A desperate American military has created a power vacuum that needs to be filled. Religious fanatics, mercenaries, occultists, and soldiers are all vying for power. So how do regular folks try to get by? ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 90 reviews

Moods

funny 90%
adventurous 81%
dark 81%
challenging 27%
mysterious 27%
tense 18%
informative 9%
lighthearted 9%
sad 9%

Pace

fast 80%
slow 10%
medium 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 22% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.07

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