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totallyshelfaware's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Wow. Just .. wow.
The setting, the intricacy of the world-building, the characters, the lore - this was so interesting and enjoyable, I loved everything about it! 😍
Plus, Suehyla El-Attar's narration elevated this to being an easy favourite.
So glad that there's more from this universe left for me to explore!
The setting, the intricacy of the world-building, the characters, the lore - this was so interesting and enjoyable, I loved everything about it! 😍
Plus, Suehyla El-Attar's narration elevated this to being an easy favourite.
So glad that there's more from this universe left for me to explore!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Violence and Blood
Minor: Suicide
horizonous's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I'm already in love with Fatma, who looks like this (https://abload.de/img/1239031e1jf8.jpg) in my head
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Gun violence, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Sexism, Sexual content, Blood, and Kidnapping
◦ Sexual content = Prostitutionalayamorning's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Misogyny, and Violence
leahsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I gave this audiobook a quick listen and truly enjoyed the story. It's a short, fast-paced story set in 1912 steampunk Cairo. The cast of characters is interesting, but Fatma herself is by far the most intriguing. She's unapologetically herself, as unusual as that is for the times, and I absolutely loved her dry sense of humor. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more of this unique and innovative series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, and Violence
mar's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
BANGER
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Gore, Suicide, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Sexism
qace90's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I love the magic and mystery and history of this. Really enjoyed this short and looking forward to more in this world.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore and Violence
rorikae's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
In 'A Dead Djinn in Cairo,' P. Djèlí Clark creates an intriguing murder mystery set in a fantastical Cairo that is populated by angels, djinns, and ghouls.
The story follows Fatma el-Sha’arawi, an investigator, as she tries to unravel what appears to be a suicide. But things aren't adding up in this case and as she begins to probe further, she finds that much more may hang in the balance than she previously thought.
Despite it's short length, Clark creates a fully fledged world for the reader to step into. Populated by fantastical beings and helmed by a bad-ass investigator in a crisp suit, it's hard not to instantly be pulled into the world. An intriguing mystery that unravels more of the world as Fatma delves deeper into what happens, creates the perfect balance of world-building and story. I am so excited that there are more in this series. Though the story itself fits well into the novella length, there is clearly so much happening in the world that I can't wait to explore it further.
The story follows Fatma el-Sha’arawi, an investigator, as she tries to unravel what appears to be a suicide. But things aren't adding up in this case and as she begins to probe further, she finds that much more may hang in the balance than she previously thought.
Despite it's short length, Clark creates a fully fledged world for the reader to step into. Populated by fantastical beings and helmed by a bad-ass investigator in a crisp suit, it's hard not to instantly be pulled into the world. An intriguing mystery that unravels more of the world as Fatma delves deeper into what happens, creates the perfect balance of world-building and story. I am so excited that there are more in this series. Though the story itself fits well into the novella length, there is clearly so much happening in the world that I can't wait to explore it further.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Suicide, Violence, Blood, and Murder
bertramshotel's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Minor: Sexism, Sexual content, and Violence
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