Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know by Samira Ahmed

Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know

Samira Ahmed

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fiction contemporary young adult adventurous informative mysterious medium-paced

Description

Told in alternating narratives that bridge centuries, traces the lives of two young women fighting to write their own stories and escape the pressure of cultural expectations in worlds too long defined by men.

Community Reviews Summary of 571 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
mysterious 68%
emotional 38%
informative 38%
inspiring 36%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 26%
hopeful 25%
funny 21%
challenging 6%
relaxing 6%
sad 4%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 20%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 24% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.71

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