Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know by Samira Ahmed

Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know

Samira Ahmed

336 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

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Description

Told in alternating narratives that bridge centuries, the latest novel from New York Times bestselling author Samira Ahmed traces the lives of two young women fighting to write their own stories and escape the pressure of cultural expectations in ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 514 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
mysterious 64%
emotional 39%
informative 39%
inspiring 37%
lighthearted 34%
hopeful 26%
reflective 26%
funny 20%
challenging 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 4%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 22%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 29% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.73

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