The Dark Side of Love by Rafik Schami

The Dark Side of Love

Rafik Schami with Anthea Bell (Translator)

fiction historical literary mystery dark emotional hopeful slow-paced

853 pages | first published 2004

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A dead man hangs from the portal of St Pauls Chapel in Damascus. He was a Muslim officerand he was murdered. But when Detective Barudi sets out to interrogate the mans mysterious widow, the Secret Service takes the case away from him. Barudi conti...
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Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
dark 66%
emotional 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
funny 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.93

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