Son of Sin by Omar Sakr

Son of Sin

Omar Sakr

288 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Poet Omar Sakr's debut novel is a fierce and fantastic force that illuminates the bonds that bind families together as well as what can break them. An estranged father. An abused and abusive mother. An army of relatives. A tapestry of violence,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 72%
dark 50%
challenging 41%
sad 39%
tense 18%
hopeful 6%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 43%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 93% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.78

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