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264 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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*** Betty Trask Award 2019 winner ***It is the winter of 1915 and Iraq has been engulfed by the First World War. Hungry for independence from Ottoman rule, Ahmad leaves his peaceful family life on the banks of the Tigris to join the British-led re...
Community Reviews Summary of 20 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
informative 66%
sad 66%
reflective 50%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
dark 16%
tense 16%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Misogyny, Sexual violence
264 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
*** Betty Trask Award 2019 winner ***It is the winter of 1915 and Iraq has been engulfed by the First World War. Hungry for independence from Ottoman rule, Ahmad leaves his peaceful family life on the banks of the Tigris to join the British-led re...
Community Reviews Summary of 20 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
informative 66%
sad 66%
reflective 50%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
dark 16%
tense 16%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Misogyny, Sexual violence