The Lovers of Algeria by Anouar Benmalek

The Lovers of Algeria

Anouar Benmalek with Joanna Kilmartin (Translator)

278 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction historical romance challenging emotional sad medium-paced
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A breathless story of love and survival in war-torn Algeria-past and presentThe devil has entered our country, and his footprints are everywhere. Nine-year-old Jallal is old enough to know that his life in Algeria is precarious at best. Having run...

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Community Reviews

3.67
based on 26 reviews

Moods

challenging: 100%

tense: 100%

dark: 66%

emotional: 66%

sad: 66%


Pace

66% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose Plot
66% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

100% of readers chose Complicated
Complicated

Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus?

66% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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