The Hakawati by Rabih Alameddine

The Hakawati

Rabih Alameddine

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fiction historical magical realism adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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In 2003, Osama al-Kharrat returns to Beirut after many years in America to stand vigil at his father's deathbed. As the family gathers, stories begin to unfold: Osama's grandfather was a hakawati, or storyteller, and his bewitching tales are inter...

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Community Reviews Summary of 158 reviews

Moods

adventurous 70%
reflective 63%
emotional 46%
mysterious 46%
funny 40%
challenging 33%
inspiring 26%
hopeful 23%
dark 20%
sad 16%
informative 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 40%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Character: 27% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.15

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