The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams by Daniel Nayeri

The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams

Daniel Nayeri with Daniel Miyares (Illustrator)

216 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction childrens historical adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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This is the tale of an exciting journey along the Silk Road with a young Monk and his newfound guardian, Samir, a larger than life character and the so-called "Seller of Dreams". The man is a scammer; his biggest skill being the ability to talk hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 198 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
funny 69%
lighthearted 46%
hopeful 25%
reflective 18%
mysterious 15%
tense 13%
emotional 11%
inspiring 5%
dark 3%
challenging 2%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 38%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 22% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.98

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