320 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571332663
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 13 June 2017
Description
*** Shortlisted for the Betty Trask Prize 2018 *** Egypt, 2011: this is a revolution. On the streets of Cairo, a violent uprising is transforming the course of history. Mariam and Khalil, two young activists, are swept up in the fervour. Their li...
Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
sad 61%
tense 61%
reflective 30%
challenging 23%
informative 23%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 7%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Plot: 36%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 28%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gun violence, Sexual violence
320 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571332663
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 13 June 2017
Description
*** Shortlisted for the Betty Trask Prize 2018 *** Egypt, 2011: this is a revolution. On the streets of Cairo, a violent uprising is transforming the course of history. Mariam and Khalil, two young activists, are swept up in the fervour. Their li...
Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
sad 61%
tense 61%
reflective 30%
challenging 23%
informative 23%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 7%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Plot: 36%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 28%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gun violence, Sexual violence