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389 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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From the author of The Bamboo Stalk and winner of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction comes an apocalyptic and caustically funny novel about the power of friendship in a war-torn world.Growing up together in the Surra section of central Kuw...
Community Reviews Summary of 226 reviews
Moods
sad 88%
dark 55%
challenging 33%
informative 33%
tense 33%
funny 22%
inspiring 22%
reflective 22%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 11%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Violence, XenophobiaMinor
Animal death
389 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From the author of The Bamboo Stalk and winner of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction comes an apocalyptic and caustically funny novel about the power of friendship in a war-torn world.Growing up together in the Surra section of central Kuw...
Community Reviews Summary of 226 reviews
Moods
sad 88%
dark 55%
challenging 33%
informative 33%
tense 33%
funny 22%
inspiring 22%
reflective 22%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 11%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Violence, XenophobiaMinor
Animal death