Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Murder, BloodModerate
Death, Alcohol, AddictionMinor
Colonisation, Rape, TransphobiaCommunity Reviews
Summary of 422 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
reflective 41%
tense 35%
informative 26%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 5%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 29% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 28% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%Average rating
10 hours, 31 minutes | first published 2021
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Audio
Publication date: 14 December 2021
Description
In Cardiff, Wales in 1952, Mahmood Mattan, a young Somali sailor, is accused of a crime he did not commit: the brutal killing of Violet Volacki, a shopkeeper from Tiger Bay. At first, Mahmood believes he can ignore the fingers pointing his way; h...Book Information
10 hours, 31 minutes | first published 2021
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Audio
Publication date: 14 December 2021
Description
In Cardiff, Wales in 1952, Mahmood Mattan, a young Somali sailor, is accused of a crime he did not commit: the brutal killing of Violet Volacki, a shopkeeper from Tiger Bay. At first, Mahmood believes he can ignore the fingers pointing his way; h...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Murder, BloodModerate
Death, Alcohol, AddictionMinor
Colonisation, Rape, TransphobiaCommunity Reviews
Summary of 422 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
reflective 41%
tense 35%
informative 26%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 5%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 29% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 28% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%Average rating