230 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0571150861
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Shahid, a young man from the provinces, comes to London after the death of his father. He finds himself embroiled in a battle between liberalism and fundamentalism in a London so noisily exuberant there is scarcely room for his arguments.
Community Reviews Summary of 192 reviews
Moods
tense 53%
challenging 30%
funny 30%
dark 23%
adventurous 15%
informative 15%
inspiring 15%
emotional 7%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 7%
sad 7%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 45%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, MisogynyModerate
Homophobia, Islamophobia, CursingMinor
Physical abuse, Racism, Xenophobia230 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0571150861
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Shahid, a young man from the provinces, comes to London after the death of his father. He finds himself embroiled in a battle between liberalism and fundamentalism in a London so noisily exuberant there is scarcely room for his arguments.
Community Reviews Summary of 192 reviews
Moods
tense 53%
challenging 30%
funny 30%
dark 23%
adventurous 15%
informative 15%
inspiring 15%
emotional 7%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 7%
sad 7%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 45%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, MisogynyModerate
Homophobia, Islamophobia, CursingMinor
Physical abuse, Racism, Xenophobia