176 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781801107266
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 20 January 2022
Description
A powerful and beautiful Syrian novel set in Aleppo during the early days of the civil war that followed the Arab Spring. Jumaa is a schoolteacher in Aleppo. He observes and lives through the literal disintegration of his beautiful native city. Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 12 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
reflective 40%
tense 40%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
WarMinor
Death, Torture
176 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781801107266
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 20 January 2022
Description
A powerful and beautiful Syrian novel set in Aleppo during the early days of the civil war that followed the Arab Spring. Jumaa is a schoolteacher in Aleppo. He observes and lives through the literal disintegration of his beautiful native city. Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 12 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
reflective 40%
tense 40%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
WarMinor
Death, Torture