smokeyshouse 's review for:

Death Is Hard Work by Khaled Khalifa, خالد خليفة

2.5

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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The premise was interesting, but the book was boring. I felt ni connection to the characters, and found their backstories uninteresting.  I did like the setting of the Syrian war, however, as that was the only element that added any interest or tension.