What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad

What Strange Paradise

Omar El Akkad with Dion Graham (Narrator)

6 hours, 37 minutes • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary challenging dark emotional medium-paced

Description

From the widely-acclaimed, bestselling author of American War a new novel--beautifully written, unrelentingly dramatic, and profoundly moving--that brings the global refugee crisis down to the level of a child's eyes. More bodies have washed up on...

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Community Reviews Summary of 919 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
sad 64%
challenging 51%
dark 51%
reflective 47%
tense 41%
adventurous 22%
informative 14%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 32%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 22% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.17

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