The Beggar in the Harem by Leonid Solovyev, Leonid Solovyev

288 pages first pub 1942 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous funny medium-paced
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The Beggar in the Harem, based on Turkish folklore, is told with irreverent wit and earthy wisdom. Tyranny is its villain; liberty its hero. Like Robin Hood, Khoja Nasreddin is the champion of the poor and downtrodden who cannot champion themselve...

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Community Reviews Summary of 16 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
funny 66%
lighthearted 66%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

fast 33%
slow 33%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.27

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