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This is my fourth novel written by Amin Maalouf and I am not counting a non-fiction crusade history book that he has penned. So need to mention here that I really like his writing.

Here too he has crafted a master story from a seemingly unimportant event plucked from his own family tree. Political climate of the Lebanon/Syria belt in mid 19th century is the setting where different world powers are eyeing for influence. Tanios is one ordinary boy who is caught up in all this upheaval or maybe he is the reason for it all.

Sad part about ending it, I have now run out of his novels to read.

marech's review against another edition

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adventurous informative medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

fraan's review against another edition

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adventurous funny

4.0

discover's review against another edition

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slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

yellozstar's review against another edition

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4.0

ağlamadığım ilk amin maalouf kitabı

güzel bir kitaptı ama diğer kitaplarını daha çok sevmiştim ki semerkand'ın en sevdiğim kitap olduğunu düşünürsek normal kaçıyor

amelielit's review against another edition

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informative sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

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