346 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
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Language: English
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Naser is a young African immigrant who works the carwash in downtown Jeddah. The long, hot summer has arrived and his friends have left the city. Naser spends his time off sitting beneath the palm tree outside his flat, dreaming of Egyptian actres...
Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
tense 55%
dark 33%
informative 33%
challenging 22%
hopeful 22%
reflective 22%
inspiring 11%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assaultModerate
Violence, XenophobiaMinor
Child abuse, Sexism, Sexual harassment346 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Naser is a young African immigrant who works the carwash in downtown Jeddah. The long, hot summer has arrived and his friends have left the city. Naser spends his time off sitting beneath the palm tree outside his flat, dreaming of Egyptian actres...
Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
tense 55%
dark 33%
informative 33%
challenging 22%
hopeful 22%
reflective 22%
inspiring 11%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assaultModerate
Violence, XenophobiaMinor
Child abuse, Sexism, Sexual harassment