The Republic of False Truths by Alaa Al Aswany

The Republic of False Truths

Alaa Al Aswany with S R Fellowes (Translator)

416 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

Cairo, 2011. After decades under a repressive regime, tensions are rising in the city streets. No one is out of reach of the revolution. There is General Alwany, a high-ranking member of the government's security agency, a pious man who loves his ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 95 reviews

Moods

informative 71%
emotional 65%
challenging 62%
dark 60%
sad 51%
reflective 45%
tense 28%
inspiring 17%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 8%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 21%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 22% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 29% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 41% | Yes: 17%

Average rating

3.98

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