The Republic of False Truths by Alaa Al Aswany

The Republic of False Truths

Alaa Al Aswany with S.R. Fellowes (Translator), Peter Ganim (Narrator)

15 hours, 38 minutes • missing pub info (editions)

fiction literary politics challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

From one of the foremost writers in the Arab world comes a new novel banned across much of the region–a devastating work of fiction about the Egyptian revolution, taking us inside the battle raging between those in power and those prepared to lay ...

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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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