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Damascus Nights by Rafik Schami

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maialunovis's review against another edition

4.0

Eine Freude, liest sich sehr gut und fühlt sich wie eine Erzählung an — in dem Sinne, dass es wirklich so wirkt, als ob jemand einem gegenüber sitzt und diese Geschichte erzählt.

hann_thea's review against another edition

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emotional informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Eine liebevoll erzählte Hommage an die Tradition der 1001 Nacht.

karinlib's review

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4.0

4 1/2 stars. I loved this book. Salim, a coachmen, who travels from Damascus to Beirut, tells stories to entertain his customers (and keep them coming back). He has lost his voice, and his friends, desperate to hear his golden voice again, do everything they can to bring his voice back. The story takes place in 1959, and the stories told give us a beautiful picture of Damascus. There are many stories within the main story, a little like the nested Russian dolls. Many have likened the book the Arabian Nights (and it certainly had the feel of it). I look forward to reading more of Schami's writing.

benee's review against another edition

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inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

annika2304's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

magratajostiernos's review against another edition

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4.0

Me ha encantado, una de esas historias llenas de historias. Un homenaje al pueblo y la cultura árable cargada de dulzura y sencillez pero al mismo tiempo muestra discretamente la situación política y social de Siria en los años 50.
Muy recomendable si buscáis una lectura ligera pero evocadora.
Y oye, a lo tonto se ha convertido en una de las mejores lecturas que he hecho para este #marzoasiatico