The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams by Daniel Nayeri

The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams

Daniel Nayeri with Daniel Miyares (Illustrator)

216 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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This is the tale of an exciting journey along the Silk Road with a young Monk and his newfound guardian, Samir, a larger than life character and the so-called "Seller of Dreams". The man is a scammer; his biggest skill being the ability to talk hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 202 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
funny 69%
lighthearted 46%
hopeful 25%
reflective 17%
mysterious 16%
tense 12%
emotional 11%
inspiring 5%
dark 3%
challenging 2%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 37%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 23% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.98

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