A Sultan in Palermo by Tariq Ali

A Sultan in Palermo

Islam Quintet #4

Tariq Ali

246 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction historical challenging medium-paced
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The fourth novel in Tariq Ali's Islam Quintet charts the life and loves of the medieval cartographer Muhammed al-Idrisi. Torn between his close friendship with the sultan and his friends who are leaving the island or plotting a resistance to Norma...

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Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews

Moods

informative 100%
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.23

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