Aladdin: A New Translation by Yasmine Seale, Paulo Lemos Horta

Aladdin: A New Translation

Yasmine Seale, Paulo Lemos Horta

144 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous fast-paced

Description

Long defined by popular film adaptations that have reductively portrayed Aladdin as a simplistic rags-to-riches story for children, this work of dazzling imagination—and occasionally dark themes—finally comes to vibrant new life. “In the capital o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 93 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 31%
lighthearted 25%
challenging 6%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
reflective 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 7%

Average rating

3.77

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