Escape from Baghdad! by Saad Z. Hossain

Escape from Baghdad!

Saad Z. Hossain

256 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy historical magical realism thriller adventurous fast-paced

Description

Welcome to Baghdad during the US invasion. A desperate American military has created a power vacuum that needs to be filled. Religious fanatics, mercenaries, occultists, and soldiers are all vying for power. So how do regular folks try to get by? ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
dark 85%
adventurous 71%
mysterious 28%
lighthearted 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%

Pace

fast 83%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 16% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.01

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