The Ardent Swarm by Yamen Manai

The Ardent Swarm

Yamen Manai

174 pages • first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

From an award-winning Tunisian author comes a stirring allegory about a country in the aftermath of revolution and the power of a single quest.Sidi lives a hermetic life as a bee whisperer, tending to his beloved "girls" on the outskirts of the de...

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Community Reviews Summary of 446 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
hopeful 39%
informative 34%
challenging 27%
inspiring 23%
emotional 21%
adventurous 20%
sad 16%
tense 16%
dark 15%
mysterious 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 30%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 27% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.86

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