Blood Feast: The Complete Short Stories of Malika Moustadraf by Malika Moustadraf

Blood Feast: The Complete Short Stories of Malika Moustadraf

Malika Moustadraf with Alice Guthrie (Translator)

172 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging dark fast-paced

Description

A cult classic by Morocco's foremost writer of life on the margins.Malika Moustadraf (1969–2006) is a feminist icon in contemporary Moroccan literature, celebrated for her stark interrogation of gender and sexuality in North Africa.Blood Feast is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 111 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
reflective 58%
emotional 47%
challenging 45%
sad 32%
tense 20%
funny 11%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 34%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 10% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | N/A: 30% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 15% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.92

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