The Book of Khartoum: A City in Short Fiction by Raph Cormack, Max Shmookler

The Book of Khartoum: A City in Short Fiction

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Raph Cormack, Max Shmookler

80 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction short stories adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Khartoum, according to one theory, takes its name from the Beja word hartooma, meaning ‘meeting place’. Geographically, culturally and historically, the Sudanese capital is certainly that: a meeting place of the Blue and White Niles, a confluence ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 19 reviews

Moods

informative 100%
funny 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.42

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