Shadows of the Pomegranate Tree by Tariq Ali

Shadows of the Pomegranate Tree

Islam Quintet #1

Tariq Ali

370 pages first pub 1992 (editions) user-added

fiction historical adventurous slow-paced
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“Tariq Ali captures the humanity and splendor of Muslim Spain . . . real history as well as fiction . . . a book to be relished and devoured” (The Independent**).**The savagery of the Reconquest tore apart the world of the Banu Hudayl family. For ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 172 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
sad 58%
informative 50%
dark 41%
emotional 41%
reflective 33%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
inspiring 8%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 16%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 33% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.63

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