Children of the Alley by Naguib Mahfouz

Children of the Alley

Naguib Mahfouz

464 pages first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics reflective medium-paced

Description

The tumultuous alley of this rich and intricate novel (first published in Arabic in 1959) is inhabited by a delightful Egyptian family, but is also the setting for a second, hidden, and more daring narrative: the spiritual history of humankind. Th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 249 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
tense 66%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
adventurous 33%
informative 33%
mysterious 33%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%

Pace

slow 66%
fast 22%
medium 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.88

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