304 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399546853
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 22 January 2019
Description
In a country ripped apart by war, Tareq lives with his big and loving family . . . until the bombs strike. His city is in ruins. His life is destroyed. And those who have survived are left to figure out their uncertain future.In the wake of destru...
Community Reviews Summary of 278 reviews
Moods
challenging 70%
sad 70%
dark 40%
hopeful 40%
reflective 40%
tense 35%
informative 25%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 5%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Average rating
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Child death, Death, Rape
304 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399546853
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 22 January 2019
Description
In a country ripped apart by war, Tareq lives with his big and loving family . . . until the bombs strike. His city is in ruins. His life is destroyed. And those who have survived are left to figure out their uncertain future.In the wake of destru...
Community Reviews Summary of 278 reviews
Moods
challenging 70%
sad 70%
dark 40%
hopeful 40%
reflective 40%
tense 35%
informative 25%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 5%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Rape