63 reviews for:

The Hakawati

Rabih Alameddine

4.13 AVERAGE

dave_peticolas's review against another edition

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3.0

A wonderful feat of story-telling.

eyelit's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

3.0

go_devils's review against another edition

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medium-paced

4.0

joycet's review against another edition

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4.0



This was a lovely book, a throwback to storytelling as it once was before tv and the net came along and changed that. Like a good piece of classical music it had theme and variations, and distinct voices that played well in counterpoint to each other. I enjoyed it greatly.

qog's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny informative reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Complicated

4.5

kimharper's review against another edition

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5.0

Fascinating, interweaving stories. (Jac I am sending this to you)

amyjo25's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Complicated
  • Loveable characters? Complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

canderson1876's review against another edition

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emotional slow-paced

3.0

nyne's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Complicated
  • Loveable characters? Complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

juliajas's review against another edition

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5.0

That’s my favorite book of all times.