336 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
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Language: English
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A debut novel that captures the experience of the Egyptian revolution like no news report couldThe City Always Wins is a novel from the front line of a revolution. Deeply enmeshed in the 2011 uprising in Tahrir Square, Mariam and Khalil move throu...
Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
sad 61%
tense 61%
reflective 30%
challenging 23%
informative 23%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 7%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Plot: 36%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 28%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Average rating
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Graphic
Death, Gun violence, Sexual violence
336 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A debut novel that captures the experience of the Egyptian revolution like no news report couldThe City Always Wins is a novel from the front line of a revolution. Deeply enmeshed in the 2011 uprising in Tahrir Square, Mariam and Khalil move throu...
Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
sad 61%
tense 61%
reflective 30%
challenging 23%
informative 23%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 7%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Plot: 36%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 28%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gun violence, Sexual violence