Among the Ruins by Ausma Zehanat Khan

368 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction crime mystery challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Description

On leave from Canada’s Community Policing department, Esa Khattak is traveling in Iran, reconnecting with his cultural heritage and seeking peace in the country’s beautiful mosques and gardens. But Khattak’s supposed break from work is cut short w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 150 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
dark 64%
emotional 52%
challenging 47%
informative 47%
tense 47%
adventurous 41%
reflective 41%
sad 41%
hopeful 17%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 20%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 46% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.84

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