280 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007315772
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Yemen, 1935. Jama is a “market boy,” a half-feral child scavenging with his friends in the dusty streets of a great seaport. For Jama, life is a thrilling carnival, at least when he can fill his belly. When his mother—alternately raging and loving...
Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
challenging 57%
dark 42%
informative 36%
inspiring 36%
reflective 36%
sad 36%
hopeful 21%
tense 21%
funny 5%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 40% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 93% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 40% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Racism, ViolenceModerate
Physical abuse, Torture, Death of parentMinor
Genocide, Antisemitism, Pregnancy
280 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007315772
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Yemen, 1935. Jama is a “market boy,” a half-feral child scavenging with his friends in the dusty streets of a great seaport. For Jama, life is a thrilling carnival, at least when he can fill his belly. When his mother—alternately raging and loving...
Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
challenging 57%
dark 42%
informative 36%
inspiring 36%
reflective 36%
sad 36%
hopeful 21%
tense 21%
funny 5%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 40% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 93% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 40% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Racism, ViolenceModerate
Physical abuse, Torture, Death of parentMinor
Genocide, Antisemitism, Pregnancy