Shadows of the Pomegranate Tree by Tariq Ali

Shadows of the Pomegranate Tree

Islam Quintet #1

Tariq Ali

244 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous slow-paced
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Tariq Ali tells us the story of the aftermath of the fall of Granada by narrating a family saga of those who tried to survive after the collapse of their world. Ali is particularly deft at evoking what life must have been like for those doomed inh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 170 reviews

Moods

adventurous 63%
sad 63%
informative 54%
dark 45%
emotional 45%
challenging 27%
reflective 27%
tense 27%
inspiring 9%

Pace

medium 81%
fast 9%
slow 9%

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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