Cockroach by Rawi Hage

Cockroach

Rawi Hage

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320 pages | first published 2008

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Cockroach takes place during one month of a bitterly cold winter in Montreal’s restless immigrant community, where a self-described “thief” has just tried but failed to commit suicide by hanging himself from a tree in a local park. Rescued against...
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Summary of 188 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 66%
tense 66%
emotional 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.28

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