A Bookshop in Algiers by Kaouther Adimi

A Bookshop in Algiers

Kaouther Adimi with Chris Andrews (Translator)

146 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical informative reflective medium-paced

Description

On a quiet backstreet in Algiers is an unremarkable building with a remarkable history ...In 1936, a young dreamer named Edmond Charlot opened a modest bookshop in Algiers. Once the heart of Algerian cultural life, where Camus launched his first b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 349 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
informative 53%
emotional 41%
inspiring 30%
sad 30%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 9%
dark 9%
challenging 6%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%
tense 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 25%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 34% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.72

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