Lyrics Alley by Leila Aboulela

Lyrics Alley

Leila Aboulela

320 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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In 1950s Sudan, the powerful and sprawling Abuzeid dynasty has amassed a fortune through their trading firm, with Mahmoud Bey at its helm. But when Mahmoud’s son, Nur, the handsome heir to his business empire, suffers a debilitating accident, the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 128 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 56%
hopeful 37%
challenging 31%
informative 25%
sad 25%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 35%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | Plot: 10% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 33% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.76

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