Samarkand by Amin Maalouf

Samarkand

Amin Maalouf with Russell Harris (Translator)

309 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative slow-paced
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A gripping historical novel set in 11th century Persia that imagines the life of poet and philosopher Omar Khayyam Accused of mocking the inviolate codes of Islam, the Persian poet and sage Omar Khayyam fortuitously finds sympathy with the very...

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Community Reviews Summary of 634 reviews

Moods

informative 73%
adventurous 67%
reflective 45%
challenging 30%
mysterious 28%
inspiring 23%
emotional 19%
tense 10%
dark 4%
sad 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 33%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 36% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 29% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.03

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