Manaschi by Hamid Ismailov

257 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary

Description

In his latest tragicomedy Hamid Ismailov interrogates the interaction between tradition and modernity, myth and reality. A radio presenter interprets one of his dreams as an initiation by the world of spirits into the role of a Manaschi, a Kyrgyz ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 66%
sad 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
informative 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.75

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