What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad

What Strange Paradise

Omar El Akkad

235 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary challenging dark emotional medium-paced
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From the widely-acclaimed, bestselling author of American War a new novel--beautifully written, unrelentingly dramatic, and profoundly moving--that brings the global refugee crisis down to the level of a child's eyes.More bodies have washed up on ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,616 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
sad 67%
challenging 52%
dark 50%
reflective 46%
tense 43%
adventurous 26%
informative 13%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 33%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 23% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 33% | No: 29% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.15

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