The Dark Side of Love by Rafik Schami

The Dark Side of Love

Rafik Schami with Anthea Bell (Translator)

853 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical literary mystery dark emotional hopeful slow-paced
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A dead man hangs from the portal of St Pauls Chapel in Damascus. He was a Muslim officerand he was murdered. But when Detective Barudi sets out to interrogate the mans mysterious widow, the Secret Service takes the case away from him. Barudi conti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
dark 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
challenging 33%
inspiring 33%
tense 33%
adventurous 16%
funny 16%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%

Pace

slow 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.83

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