renaate's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nargis's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
cec7le's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
medium-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
monkey3's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
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.
emeraldbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Est-ce qu’il est temps de parler de ce livre? Non? Parfait parce que j’avais pas envie.
J’ai pas envie de parler du nombre de fois où j’ai fermer le livre pour respirer et sécher mes larmes
J’ai pas envie de parler de l’amitié unique, profonde et magnifique entre tout les personnages
J’ai pas envie de parler de toute les formes d’amour qu’on peut voir à travers ce roman, l’amour d’un pays, l’amour familial et amical mais aussi le grand Amour, celui qui fait mal quand il est pas vécu comme on l’espérait
Ce livre est beau.
Ce livre est touchant et puissant dans sa manière de gérer une politique, une histoire d’amour et aussi une quête d’identité
Comment l’histoire d’un jeune garçon peut être aussi dévastatrice et belle en même temps? L’équilibre que j’ai ressentie pendant cette lecture n’a fait qu’approfondir mon amour pour ce roman
Enfin bref, j’ai certainement pas envie de parler du vide qu’il laisse en moi
Algérie, 1930, laissez vous emporter par l’histoire de Younes qui ne vous laissera pas indifférent
J’ai pas envie de parler du nombre de fois où j’ai fermer le livre pour respirer et sécher mes larmes
J’ai pas envie de parler de l’amitié unique, profonde et magnifique entre tout les personnages
J’ai pas envie de parler de toute les formes d’amour qu’on peut voir à travers ce roman, l’amour d’un pays, l’amour familial et amical mais aussi le grand Amour, celui qui fait mal quand il est pas vécu comme on l’espérait
Ce livre est beau.
Ce livre est touchant et puissant dans sa manière de gérer une politique, une histoire d’amour et aussi une quête d’identité
Comment l’histoire d’un jeune garçon peut être aussi dévastatrice et belle en même temps? L’équilibre que j’ai ressentie pendant cette lecture n’a fait qu’approfondir mon amour pour ce roman
Enfin bref, j’ai certainement pas envie de parler du vide qu’il laisse en moi
Algérie, 1930, laissez vous emporter par l’histoire de Younes qui ne vous laissera pas indifférent
aminaaa_'s review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
lisette1710's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
nouraetseslivres's review against another edition
5.0
This book exceeded my expectations I always judge a book by its ability to make me feel emotions I got to be angry at the fate his dad had to face, the colonizers entitlement, I got to be sad because of what Younès had to go trough, the cowardice of his friends and their betrayal,the loss of everyone that was dear to him, Jalloul’s fate and happy when his dad or uncle shared words of wisdom with him as well as his final reconciliation with Jean-Christophe. It was a beautiful story, perfect from the beginning to the end there is no boring passage.