The Storyteller, Or, the Hakawati by Rabih Alameddine

The Storyteller, Or, the Hakawati

Rabih Alameddine

513 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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Description

Osama al-Kharrat left Lebanon at 16 to escape the civil war. He returns after some years, much changed, to find his father bedridden and his family, friends and enemies gathered close, gossiping, making peace, and above all, telling stories.

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Moods

adventurous 70%
reflective 63%
emotional 46%
mysterious 46%
funny 40%
challenging 33%
inspiring 26%
hopeful 23%
dark 20%
sad 16%
informative 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 40%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Character: 27% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.15

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