fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced

304 pages | first published 2006

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The third novel in Yasmina Khadra's bestselling trilogy about Islamic fundamentalism has the most compelling backdrop of any of his novels: Iraq in the wake of the American invasion. A young Iraqi student, unable to attend college because of the w...
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Summary of 26 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
reflective 100%
sad 60%
tense 60%
challenging 40%
emotional 40%
informative 20%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.88

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