The Republic of False Truths by Alaa Al Aswany

The Republic of False Truths

Alaa Al Aswany

401 pages • first pub 2018 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary historical challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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Cairo, 2011. After decades under a repressive regime, tensions are rising in the city streets. No one is out of reach of the revolution. There is General Alwany, a high-ranking member of the government's security agency, a pious man who loves his ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 128 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
informative 66%
challenging 61%
dark 59%
sad 52%
reflective 45%
tense 33%
inspiring 21%
hopeful 14%
adventurous 9%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 23%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 25% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 28% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 34% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.96

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