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432 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780552995818
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Black Swan
Publication date: 01 January 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 317 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
challenging 30%
informative 30%
sad 30%
funny 15%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%
dark 5%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 45%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 47% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 37% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual harassment, Misogyny
432 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780552995818
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Black Swan
Publication date: 01 January 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 317 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
challenging 30%
informative 30%
sad 30%
funny 15%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%
dark 5%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 45%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 47% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 37% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual harassment, Misogyny