336 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781863959551
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Black Inc.
Publication date: 01 October 2019
Description
Iraqi aspiring pianist Nasim falls from favour with Saddam Hussein and his psychopathic son, triggering a perilous search for safety. In Australia, decades later, Gerry is in fear of his tyrannical father, Toohey, who has returned from the Iraq Wa...
Community Reviews Summary of 31 reviews
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Graphic
Rape, Child abuse, Child deathModerate
Slavery, Xenophobia, Islamophobia
336 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781863959551
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Black Inc.
Publication date: 01 October 2019
Description
Iraqi aspiring pianist Nasim falls from favour with Saddam Hussein and his psychopathic son, triggering a perilous search for safety. In Australia, decades later, Gerry is in fear of his tyrannical father, Toohey, who has returned from the Iraq Wa...
Community Reviews Summary of 31 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
informative 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Child abuse, Child deathModerate
Slavery, Xenophobia, Islamophobia