The Good Muslim by Tahmima Anam

The Good Muslim

Bangla Desh #2

Tahmima Anam

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

304 pages | first published 2011

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From prizewinning Bangladeshi novelist Tahmima Anam comes her deeply moving second novel about the rise of Islamic radicalism in Bangladesh, seen through the intimate lens of a family.Pankaj Mishra praised A Golden Age, Tahmima Anam's debut novel,...
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Summary of 162 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
sad 91%
reflective 83%
challenging 41%
dark 25%
tense 25%
informative 16%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 8%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.7

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