Leaving Tangier by Tahar Ben Jelloun

Leaving Tangier

Tahar Ben Jelloun with Linda Coverdale (Translator)

275 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective medium-paced
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Leaving Tangier by Tahar Ben Jelloun is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that will resonate deeply with readers who are drawn to stories of identity, belonging, and the complexities of the human experience, particularly those who are interested in themes of home, queer identity, and the refugee experience.

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From one of the world's great writers, a novel that mirrors the journeys of millions who leave home for a better life In Leaving Tangier, award-winning, internationally bestselling author Tahar Ben Jelloun tells the story of a Moroccan brother and...

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Community Reviews

3.35
based on 103 reviews

Moods

sad: 85%

dark: 57%

emotional: 57%

reflective: 57%

challenging: 28%

informative: 28%

tense: 28%

adventurous: 14%

funny: 14%


Pace

100% of readers chose medium
medium

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose A mix
85% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

25% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
62% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

71% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

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