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432 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385264686
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 01 December 1991
Description
The sensual and provocative second volume in the Cairo Trilogy, Palace Of Desire follows the Al Jawad family into the awakening world of the 1920's and the sometimes violent clash between Islamic ideals, personal dreams and modern realities.Having...
Community Reviews Summary of 322 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
challenging 28%
informative 28%
sad 28%
funny 14%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
tense 9%
dark 4%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 43%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 41% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexual harassment
432 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385264686
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 01 December 1991
Description
The sensual and provocative second volume in the Cairo Trilogy, Palace Of Desire follows the Al Jawad family into the awakening world of the 1920's and the sometimes violent clash between Islamic ideals, personal dreams and modern realities.Having...
Community Reviews Summary of 322 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
challenging 28%
informative 28%
sad 28%
funny 14%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
tense 9%
dark 4%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 43%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 41% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexual harassment