Aladdin: A New Translation by Paulo Lemos Horta

Aladdin: A New Translation

Paulo Lemos Horta with Yasmine Seale (Translator)

144 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous fast-paced

Description

Long defined by popular film adaptations that have reductively portrayed Aladdin as a simplistic rags-to-riches story for children, this work of dazzling imagination—and occasionally dark themes—finally comes to vibrant new life. “In the capital o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 87 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 33%
lighthearted 26%
challenging 6%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
reflective 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 45%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 33% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 8%

Average rating

3.8

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