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
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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 462 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
informative 55%
emotional 42%
inspiring 30%
sad 30%
hopeful 21%
adventurous 9%
dark 8%
challenging 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 4%
funny 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 26%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.72

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