Dakirat Al-Jassad by Ahlam Mosteghanemi

371 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction historical literary romance emotional sad slow-paced
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This prize-winning novel; the first to be written by an Algerian woman in Arabic, is set against Algeria's struggle against foreign domination as well as its post-independence struggle with itself and the fate of revolutionary ideals in a post-rev...

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Community Reviews

3.48
based on 240 reviews

Moods

sad: 87%

emotional: 75%

reflective: 75%

tense: 50%

adventurous: 25%

challenging: 25%

dark: 25%

mysterious: 25%

funny: 12%

informative: 12%


Pace

20% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
20% of readers chose slow
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medium
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Plot or character driven?

40% of readers chose A mix
60% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

40% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
60% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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