The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams by Daniel Nayeri

The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams

Daniel Nayeri with Daniel Miyares (Illustrator)

216 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction childrens historical adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

This is the tale of an exciting journey along the Silk Road with a young Monk and his newfound guardian, Samir, a larger than life character and the so-called "Seller of Dreams". The man is a scammer; his biggest skill being the ability to talk hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
funny 74%
lighthearted 58%
hopeful 25%
emotional 19%
mysterious 16%
tense 12%
reflective 9%
challenging 3%
dark 3%
informative 3%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 43%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 26% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.14

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