The Opium Prince by Jasmine Aimaq

The Opium Prince

Jasmine Aimaq

370 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller emotional mysterious fast-paced

Description

Jasmine Aimaq’s stunning debut explores Afghanistan on the eve of a violent revolution and the far-reaching consequences of a young Kochi girl’s tragic death. Afghanistan, 1970s. Born to an American mother and a late Afghan war hero, Daniel Sajadi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews

Moods

emotional 57%
tense 57%
adventurous 42%
dark 42%
mysterious 42%
challenging 28%
informative 28%
reflective 28%
sad 28%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.28

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