Hope: And Other Dangerous Pursuits by Laila Lalami
Hope: And Other Dangerous Pursuits

Laila Lalami

Hope: And Other Dangerous Pursuits

Laila Lalami

174 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective medium-paced
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Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits marks the debut of an exciting new voice in fiction. Laila Lalami evokes the grit and enduring grace that is modern Morocco. The book begins as four Moroccans illegally cross the Strait of Gibraltar in an inflatab...

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Community Reviews Summary of 371 reviews

Moods

reflective 68%
emotional 62%
sad 37%
hopeful 34%
challenging 31%
dark 13%
informative 10%
tense 6%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 33%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 31% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.69

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