A Bookshop in Algiers by Kaouther Adimi

A Bookshop in Algiers

Kaouther Adimi

4 hours, 39 minutes • first pub 2017 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary informative reflective medium-paced

Description

'If you're in a bookshop browsing, then A Bookshop In Algiers is for you, by definition. A beautiful little novel about books, history, ambition and the importance of literature to everyone, especially people who are trying to find a voice.' Nick ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 261 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
informative 57%
emotional 39%
inspiring 29%
sad 29%
hopeful 21%
dark 9%
adventurous 8%
challenging 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 28%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 32% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.75

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