A Bookshop in Algiers by Kaouther Adimi

A Bookshop in Algiers

Kaouther Adimi

153 pages • first pub 2017 (editions) user-added

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'If you're in a bookshop browsing, then A Bookshop In Algiers is for you, by definition. A beautiful little novel about books, history, ambition and the importance of literature to everyone, especially people who are trying to find a voice.' Nick ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 477 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
informative 56%
emotional 41%
sad 31%
inspiring 30%
hopeful 21%
adventurous 8%
challenging 8%
dark 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 4%
funny 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 26%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 33% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.72

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