fiction fantasy historical adventurous mysterious medium-paced

532 pages | first published 2017

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Among the bustling markets of eighteenth century Cairo, the city’s outcasts eke out a living swindling rich Ottoman nobles and foreign invaders alike. But alongside this new world the old stories linger. Tales of djinn and spirits. Of cities hidde...
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Summary of 13958 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 57%
tense 43%
emotional 36%
dark 35%
challenging 16%
funny 8%
sad 6%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 21%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 18% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.17

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