Rhadopis of Nubia by Naguib Mahfouz

228 pages first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz mines the riches of his homeland's ancient past in Rhadopis of Nubia, an unforgettable love story set against the high politics of Egypt's Sixth Dynasty. While the ravishing courtesan Rhadopis is bathing, a falcon lif...

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Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.49

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