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501 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385264662
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 01 December 1990
Description
A sweeping and evocative portrait of both a family and a country struggling to move toward independence in a society that has resisted change for centuries. Set against the backdrop of Britain's occupation of Egypt immediately after World War I, P...
Community Reviews Summary of 857 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
challenging 47%
sad 37%
informative 36%
tense 27%
dark 16%
adventurous 13%
funny 8%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Sexual assault, DeathModerate
Rape, Sexual content, WarMinor
Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Pregnancy501 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385264662
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 01 December 1990
Description
A sweeping and evocative portrait of both a family and a country struggling to move toward independence in a society that has resisted change for centuries. Set against the backdrop of Britain's occupation of Egypt immediately after World War I, P...
Community Reviews Summary of 857 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
challenging 47%
sad 37%
informative 36%
tense 27%
dark 16%
adventurous 13%
funny 8%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Sexual assault, DeathModerate
Rape, Sexual content, WarMinor
Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Pregnancy