Hiding in Plain Sight by Nuruddin Farah

Hiding in Plain Sight

Nuruddin Farah

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced

352 pages | first published 2014

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From an acclaimed African writer, a novel about family, freedom, and loyalty.   When Bella learns of the murder of her beloved half brother by political extremists in Mogadiscio, she’s in Rome. The two had different fathers but shared a Somali mot...
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Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

emotional 50%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

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2.74

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