The Ardent Swarm by Yamen Manai

The Ardent Swarm

Yamen Manai with Lara Vergnaud (Translator), Lara Vergnaud (Translator)

204 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

From an award-winning Tunisian author comes a stirring allegory about a country in the aftermath of revolution and the power of a single quest.Sidi lives a hermetic life as a bee whisperer, tending to his beloved "girls" on the outskirts of the de...

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Community Reviews Summary of 403 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
hopeful 38%
informative 33%
challenging 30%
inspiring 25%
emotional 23%
adventurous 20%
sad 17%
dark 16%
tense 14%
mysterious 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 29%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 26% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.87

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