The Republic of False Truths by Alaa Al Aswany

The Republic of False Truths

Alaa Al Aswany with S.R. Fellowes

416 pages • missing pub info (editions)

fiction challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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From one of the foremost writers in the Arab world comes a new novel banned across much of the region–a devastating work of fiction about the Egyptian revolution, taking us inside the battle raging between those in power and those prepared to lay ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
informative 66%
challenging 61%
dark 59%
sad 52%
reflective 45%
tense 33%
inspiring 21%
hopeful 14%
adventurous 9%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 23%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 25% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 28% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 34% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.96

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