The Iraqi Christ by Jonathan Wright, Hassan Blasim

The Iraqi Christ

Jonathan Wright, Hassan Blasim

140 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories dark reflective slow-paced

Description

A soldier with the ability to predict the future finds himself blackmailed by an insurgent into the ultimate act of terror…A deviser of crosswords survives a car-bomb attack, only to discover he is now haunted by one of its victims…Fleeing a robbe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
adventurous 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Average rating

3.79

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