The Trench by Abdul Rahman Munif

554 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Munif sets this second volume of his critically acclaimed Cities of Salt trilogy in a Middle Eastern kingdom during the 1950s.The American ``liberation'' of Kuwait adds unexpected timeliness to the second volume of Munif's stately, satirical Citie...

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Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
funny 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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