What the Day Owes the Night by Yasmina Khadra

What the Day Owes the Night

Yasmina Khadra

fiction historical emotional slow-paced

400 pages | first published 2008

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As a boy Younes' life is irrevocably changed when he leaves his broken home in the Algerian countryside for the colourful and affluent European district of Río Salado. Renamed Jonas, he begins a new life and forges a unique friendship with a group...
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Summary of 102 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 80%
sad 64%
dark 28%
inspiring 28%
tense 16%
challenging 12%
informative 12%
hopeful 8%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 39%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 47%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 38% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.03

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