160 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385264624
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 20 September 1989
Description
Naguib Mahfouz's haunting novella of post-revolutionary Egypt combines a vivid pychological portrait of an anguished man with the suspense and rapid pace of a detective story.After four years in prison, the skilled young thief Said Mahran emerges ...
Community Reviews Summary of 209 reviews
Moods
tense 71%
challenging 47%
reflective 42%
sad 33%
emotional 28%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 9%
informative 4%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Average rating
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160 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385264624
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 20 September 1989
Description
Naguib Mahfouz's haunting novella of post-revolutionary Egypt combines a vivid pychological portrait of an anguished man with the suspense and rapid pace of a detective story.After four years in prison, the skilled young thief Said Mahran emerges ...
Community Reviews Summary of 209 reviews
Moods
tense 71%
challenging 47%
reflective 42%
sad 33%
emotional 28%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 9%
informative 4%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.