Children of the Alley by Peter Theroux, Naguib Mahfouz

Children of the Alley

Peter Theroux, Naguib Mahfouz

fiction classics reflective medium-paced

464 pages | first published 1959

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Children Of The Alley, by Mahfouz, NaguibThe history of a Cairo alley through several generations. Successive heroes struggle to restore the rights of the people to the trust fund set up by their ancestor Gebelaawi, usurped by embezzlers and tyran...
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Summary of 209 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
tense 66%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
adventurous 33%
informative 33%
mysterious 33%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%

Pace

slow 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.91

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