The Last Watchman of Old Cairo by Michael David Lukas

The Last Watchman of Old Cairo

Michael David Lukas

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

288 pages | first published 2018

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In this spellbinding novel, a young man journeys from California to Cairo to unravel centuries-old family secrets.Joseph, a literature student at Berkeley, is the son of a Jewish mother and a Muslim father. One day, a mysterious package arrives on...
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Summary of 121 reviews

Moods

adventurous 50%
reflective 50%
mysterious 41%
emotional 33%
informative 25%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 16%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 8%
sad 8%
tense 8%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 41%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 88% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.65

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