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288 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781526615855
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication date: 17 September 2020
Description
Restless, ambitious Ilyas was stolen from his parents by the Schutzruppe askari, the German colonial troops; after years away, he returns to his village to find his parents gone, and his sister Afiya given away. Hamza was not stolen, but was sold;...
Community Reviews Summary of 843 reviews
Moods
reflective 53%
informative 51%
challenging 35%
sad 34%
dark 27%
adventurous 24%
tense 17%
hopeful 14%
mysterious 10%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 19%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, ColonisationModerate
Death of parent, Miscarriage, CancerMinor
Pregnancy, Bullying, Sexual harassment
288 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781526615855
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication date: 17 September 2020
Description
Restless, ambitious Ilyas was stolen from his parents by the Schutzruppe askari, the German colonial troops; after years away, he returns to his village to find his parents gone, and his sister Afiya given away. Hamza was not stolen, but was sold;...
Community Reviews Summary of 843 reviews
Moods
reflective 53%
informative 51%
challenging 35%
sad 34%
dark 27%
adventurous 24%
tense 17%
hopeful 14%
mysterious 10%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 19%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, ColonisationModerate
Death of parent, Miscarriage, CancerMinor
Pregnancy, Bullying, Sexual harassment