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312 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241145869
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 01 June 2012
Description
In a rising Saudi Arabian city, far from weary, recession scarred America, a struggling businessman pursues a last-ditch attempt to stave off foreclosure, pay his daughter's college fees and finally do something great.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,897 reviews
Moods
adventurous 40%
sad 37%
emotional 28%
funny 25%
dark 21%
challenging 18%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
informative 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | Plot: 3% | A mix: 3%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 32% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Alcohol, Xenophobia
312 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241145869
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 01 June 2012
Description
In a rising Saudi Arabian city, far from weary, recession scarred America, a struggling businessman pursues a last-ditch attempt to stave off foreclosure, pay his daughter's college fees and finally do something great.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,897 reviews
Moods
adventurous 40%
sad 37%
emotional 28%
funny 25%
dark 21%
challenging 18%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
informative 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | Plot: 3% | A mix: 3%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 32% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Alcohol, Xenophobia