Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Violence, DeathModerate
AntisemitismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1378 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
emotional 62%
tense 42%
sad 41%
reflective 37%
informative 34%
adventurous 18%
inspiring 14%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Character: 26% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 59% | No: 29% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
448 pages | first published 2019
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ISBN/UID: 9781838851187
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: 05 December 2019
Description
Ethiopia, 1935. With the threat of Mussolini’s army looming, recently orphaned Hirut struggles to adapt to her new life as a maid. Her new employer, Kidane, an officer in Emperor Haile Selassie’s army, rushes to mobilise his strongest men befor...Book Information
448 pages | first published 2019
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ISBN/UID: 9781838851187
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: 05 December 2019
Description
Ethiopia, 1935. With the threat of Mussolini’s army looming, recently orphaned Hirut struggles to adapt to her new life as a maid. Her new employer, Kidane, an officer in Emperor Haile Selassie’s army, rushes to mobilise his strongest men befor...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Violence, DeathModerate
AntisemitismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1378 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
emotional 62%
tense 42%
sad 41%
reflective 37%
informative 34%
adventurous 18%
inspiring 14%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Character: 26% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 59% | No: 29% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating