What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad

What Strange Paradise

Omar El Akkad

410 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary challenging dark emotional medium-paced

Description

From the widely-acclaimed, bestselling author of American War a new novel--beautifully written, unrelentingly dramatic, and profoundly moving--that brings the global refugee crisis down to the level of a child's eyes. More bodies have washed up on...

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Moods

emotional 71%
sad 63%
challenging 53%
dark 50%
reflective 47%
tense 42%
adventurous 24%
informative 13%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 32%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 21% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 34% | No: 27% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.17

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