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lanaasm's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
schnauzermum's review against another edition
4.0
Reading the World: Algeria
Set during the Algerian struggle for independence, this novel tells the story of Younes, who is brought up by his prosperous uncle when his own family falls into poverty. Known as Jonas, he becomes friends with European boys, although the undercurrent of racism is ever-present. We follow Younes/Jonas as he grows to adulthood and the novel ends in the present day, where he is an old man.
I found Younes very believable, although I did wonder how much he really would have been accepted by the colonials in 1940s Algeria. The pacing of the novel was well-judged, with introspection and action sensitively balanced. I would read more by Khadra.
Set during the Algerian struggle for independence, this novel tells the story of Younes, who is brought up by his prosperous uncle when his own family falls into poverty. Known as Jonas, he becomes friends with European boys, although the undercurrent of racism is ever-present. We follow Younes/Jonas as he grows to adulthood and the novel ends in the present day, where he is an old man.
I found Younes very believable, although I did wonder how much he really would have been accepted by the colonials in 1940s Algeria. The pacing of the novel was well-judged, with introspection and action sensitively balanced. I would read more by Khadra.
booklix's review against another edition
emotional
3.0
Did not connect with the writing, the love story felt flat as well as the friendships but it was really enjoyable overall
jujudepamplemousse's review against another edition
4.0
Une couverture que ne fait, à mon sens, pas honneur à son contenu. Je n’aurais en effet jamais choisi ce roman par moi-même en libraire si je n’en avais pas un peu plus connu le contenu. Si la couverture peut laisser penser que Ce que le jour doit à la nuit est un roman léger, il n’en ai rien. Entre famille, amitiés et amours, Ce que le jour doit à la nuit dresse le portrait d’un homme déchiré entre deux identités, deux pays, deux cultures. Le personnage principal est assez antipathique, et je ne suis pas encore certaine si celà constitue un bon ou un mauvais point pour l’histoire.
_camd_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
bookette74's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
lisareadsclassics's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
intomylibrary's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
C’est la première fois que je lis un livre de Yasmina Khadra et j’ai adoré son style d’écriture que j’ai trouvé extrêmement beau et immersif.
La première partie du livre (Jenane Jeto) est celle que j’ai préféré. Par la suite, j’ai été intéressé par le déroulement global de la vie de Jonas à l’exception de son histoire "d’amour" avec Émilie…Je n’ai pas réussi à me sentir investie ou fortement touché par cette histoire d’amour d’enfance.
Je ne connaissais rien sur l’histoire coloniale de l’Algérie ou sa guerre d’indépendance mais je suis contente d’avoir pu en apprendre plus à travers ce roman. J’ai maintenant envie d’en apprendre plus sur ce pays!
La première partie du livre (Jenane Jeto) est celle que j’ai préféré. Par la suite, j’ai été intéressé par le déroulement global de la vie de Jonas à l’exception de son histoire "d’amour" avec Émilie…Je n’ai pas réussi à me sentir investie ou fortement touché par cette histoire d’amour d’enfance.
Je ne connaissais rien sur l’histoire coloniale de l’Algérie ou sa guerre d’indépendance mais je suis contente d’avoir pu en apprendre plus à travers ce roman. J’ai maintenant envie d’en apprendre plus sur ce pays!
nkz21752's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0