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272 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780684802657
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It is said that when a man has lived seven years in Damascus, Damascus lives in him. Damascus was Rafik Schami's home for 25 years before he went into exile, and he never forgot it. This 'Pearl of the Orient' is still the city he loves more than a...
Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 47%
adventurous 42%
inspiring 36%
relaxing 36%
hopeful 31%
mysterious 31%
emotional 21%
funny 21%
informative 5%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 38% | A mix: 38% | Character: 15% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
No: 81% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 87% | N/A: 12%Average rating
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272 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780684802657
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It is said that when a man has lived seven years in Damascus, Damascus lives in him. Damascus was Rafik Schami's home for 25 years before he went into exile, and he never forgot it. This 'Pearl of the Orient' is still the city he loves more than a...
Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 47%
adventurous 42%
inspiring 36%
relaxing 36%
hopeful 31%
mysterious 31%
emotional 21%
funny 21%
informative 5%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 38% | A mix: 38% | Character: 15% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
No: 81% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 87% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.