Hiding in Plain Sight by Nuruddin Farah

Hiding in Plain Sight

Nuruddin Farah

352 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced
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From an acclaimed African writer, a novel about family, freedom, and loyalty.   When Bella learns of the murder of her beloved half brother by political extremists in Mogadiscio, she’s in Rome. The two had different fathers but shared a Somali mot...

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Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews

Moods

emotional 60%
reflective 60%
lighthearted 40%
adventurous 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
relaxing 20%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 33% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Average rating

2.72

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