The Book Censor's Library by Bothayna Al-Essa

The Book Censor's Library

Bothayna Al-Essa with Ranya Abdelrahman (Translator), Sawad Hussain (Translator)

272 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction dystopian
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Description

A perilous and fantastical satire of banned books, secret libraries, and the looming eye of an all-powerful government.The new book censor hasn’t slept soundly in weeks. By day he combs through manuscripts at a government office, looking for anyth...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
emotional 57%
sad 42%
funny 28%
reflective 28%
tense 28%
adventurous 14%
lighthearted 14%
mysterious 14%

Pace

medium 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.15

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