304 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Yemen, 1935. Jama is a “market boy,” a half-feral child scavenging with his friends in the dusty streets of a great seaport. For Jama, life is a thrilling carnival, at least when he can fill his belly. When his mother—alternately raging and loving...
Community Reviews Summary of 107 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
challenging 52%
dark 47%
informative 35%
inspiring 35%
reflective 35%
sad 35%
tense 23%
hopeful 17%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Racism, ViolenceModerate
Physical abuse, Torture, Death of parentMinor
Genocide, Antisemitism, Pregnancy
304 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Yemen, 1935. Jama is a “market boy,” a half-feral child scavenging with his friends in the dusty streets of a great seaport. For Jama, life is a thrilling carnival, at least when he can fill his belly. When his mother—alternately raging and loving...
Community Reviews Summary of 107 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
challenging 52%
dark 47%
informative 35%
inspiring 35%
reflective 35%
sad 35%
tense 23%
hopeful 17%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Racism, ViolenceModerate
Physical abuse, Torture, Death of parentMinor
Genocide, Antisemitism, Pregnancy