256 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial (HarperCollins)
Publication date: 01 January 2007
Description
This controversial bestselling novel in the Arab world reveals the political corruption, sexual repression, religious extremism, and modern hopes of Egypt today.All manner of flawed and fragile humanity reside in the Yacoubian Building, a once-ele...
Community Reviews Summary of 482 reviews
Moods
reflective 53%
dark 46%
emotional 46%
sad 39%
tense 35%
challenging 21%
funny 17%
hopeful 10%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Adult/minor relationship, HomophobiaModerate
Child death, Abortion, Emotional abuseMinor
Torture, Colonisation, Classism256 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial (HarperCollins)
Publication date: 01 January 2007
Description
This controversial bestselling novel in the Arab world reveals the political corruption, sexual repression, religious extremism, and modern hopes of Egypt today.All manner of flawed and fragile humanity reside in the Yacoubian Building, a once-ele...
Community Reviews Summary of 482 reviews
Moods
reflective 53%
dark 46%
emotional 46%
sad 39%
tense 35%
challenging 21%
funny 17%
hopeful 10%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Adult/minor relationship, HomophobiaModerate
Child death, Abortion, Emotional abuseMinor
Torture, Colonisation, Classism