What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad

What Strange Paradise

Omar El Akkad with Dion Graham (Narrator)

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fiction literary challenging dark emotional medium-paced

6 hours, 47 minutes | first published 2021

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From the widely-acclaimed, bestselling author of American War a new novel--beautifully written, unrelentingly dramatic, and profoundly moving--that brings the global refugee crisis down to the level of a child's eyes. More bodies have washed up ...
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Summary of 747 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
sad 65%
challenging 52%
dark 52%
reflective 48%
tense 41%
adventurous 21%
informative 15%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 30%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 22% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 35% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.19

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