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304 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747550860
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication date: 01 August 2001
Description
Alem is on holiday with his father for a few days in London. He has never been out of Ethiopia before and is very excited. They have a great few days together until one morning when Alem wakes up in the bed and breakfast they are staying at to fin...
Community Reviews Summary of 378 reviews
Moods
sad 67%
inspiring 51%
informative 46%
reflective 46%
hopeful 34%
challenging 27%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
tense 6%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 34% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | No: 5% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parentModerate
Racism, Xenophobia, Hate crimeMinor
Murder, Violence304 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747550860
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication date: 01 August 2001
Description
Alem is on holiday with his father for a few days in London. He has never been out of Ethiopia before and is very excited. They have a great few days together until one morning when Alem wakes up in the bed and breakfast they are staying at to fin...
Community Reviews Summary of 378 reviews
Moods
sad 67%
inspiring 51%
informative 46%
reflective 46%
hopeful 34%
challenging 27%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
tense 6%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 34% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | No: 5% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parentModerate
Racism, Xenophobia, Hate crimeMinor
Murder, Violence