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A review by confused_bookat
The Rock of Tanios by Amin Maalouf
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I'm so glad I chose this from a preloved FB marketplace. I loved the book!
It is so beautifully written, very authentic, and eloquent. The story, based on post-colonial Lebanon, is inspired from an actual incident. The novel is written from an author's perspective, who is trying to string together Tanios' life and mystery, referencing multiple sources of text from his period.
There were moments when I grieved for Gerios and Lamia, felt anger on behalf of Tanios, and immense love for Asma. The author has done a very good job and I'm recommending this to anyone who'd love a work of art .
It is so beautifully written, very authentic, and eloquent. The story, based on post-colonial Lebanon, is inspired from an actual incident. The novel is written from an author's perspective, who is trying to string together Tanios' life and mystery, referencing multiple sources of text from his period.
There were moments when I grieved for Gerios and Lamia, felt anger on behalf of Tanios, and immense love for Asma. The author has done a very good job and I'm recommending this to anyone who'd love a work of art .