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336 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571267231
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber Fiction
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Rediscover one of the twentieth century's greatest romances in Lawrence Durrell's seductive tale of four tangled lovers in wartime Egypt that is 'stunning' (André Aciman) and 'wonderful' (Elif Shafak).Alexandria, Egypt. Trams, palm trees and water...
Community Reviews Summary of 213 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
emotional 53%
dark 23%
mysterious 23%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 7%
Pace
fast 15%
medium 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Xenophobia, MisogynyModerate
Violence, Death
336 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571267231
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber Fiction
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Rediscover one of the twentieth century's greatest romances in Lawrence Durrell's seductive tale of four tangled lovers in wartime Egypt that is 'stunning' (André Aciman) and 'wonderful' (Elif Shafak).Alexandria, Egypt. Trams, palm trees and water...
Community Reviews Summary of 213 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
emotional 53%
dark 23%
mysterious 23%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 7%
Pace
fast 15%
medium 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Xenophobia, MisogynyModerate
Violence, Death