Scan barcode
352 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529356052
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
'A gripping read - everything beautifully evoked, from the alleys of the Old City to the atmosphere of corruption and secrets.' Kamila Shamsie A spellbinding debut set in Pakistan during the anarchic late '60s - a multi-layered tale of family, id...
Community Reviews Summary of 257 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
sad 51%
reflective 49%
mysterious 46%
challenging 42%
tense 30%
adventurous 20%
informative 20%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 38% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 27% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Child abuse, PedophiliaModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Sexual contentMinor
War, Sexual violence, Police brutality352 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529356052
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
'A gripping read - everything beautifully evoked, from the alleys of the Old City to the atmosphere of corruption and secrets.' Kamila Shamsie A spellbinding debut set in Pakistan during the anarchic late '60s - a multi-layered tale of family, id...
Community Reviews Summary of 257 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
sad 51%
reflective 49%
mysterious 46%
challenging 42%
tense 30%
adventurous 20%
informative 20%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 38% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 27% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Child abuse, PedophiliaModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Sexual contentMinor
War, Sexual violence, Police brutality