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320 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571332663
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 13 June 2017
Description
*** Shortlisted for the Betty Trask Prize 2018 *** Egypt, 2011: this is a revolution. On the streets of Cairo, a violent uprising is transforming the course of history. Mariam and Khalil, two young activists, are swept up in the fervour. Their li...
Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews
Moods
emotional 58%
sad 58%
tense 58%
informative 35%
reflective 35%
challenging 29%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 11%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 30%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violence, Gun violence, Death
320 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571332663
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 13 June 2017
Description
*** Shortlisted for the Betty Trask Prize 2018 *** Egypt, 2011: this is a revolution. On the streets of Cairo, a violent uprising is transforming the course of history. Mariam and Khalil, two young activists, are swept up in the fervour. Their li...
Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews
Moods
emotional 58%
sad 58%
tense 58%
informative 35%
reflective 35%
challenging 29%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 11%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 30%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violence, Gun violence, Death