The Devil Inside Us by Sabahattin Ali

The Devil Inside Us

Sabahattin Ali with Bill Welsh (Translator)

282 pages first pub 1940 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

In this dark novel, Sabahattin Ali (author of Madonna in a Fur Coat) explores the theme of hopelessness as experienced by an individual who cannot realise his talents. It follows the doomed relationship between a young man Ömer who has to leave hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 225 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 72%
dark 54%
sad 36%
tense 27%
challenging 18%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 9%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.1

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