The Madman of Freedom Square by Hassan Blasim

The Madman of Freedom Square

Hassan Blasim with Jonathan Wright

96 pages first pub 2010 (view editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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From the Iran–Iraq War through the Occupation, this collection of fictional short stories presents an uncompromising view of the relationship between the West and Iraq, as well as a haunting critique of the postwar refugee experience. Blending all...

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Community Reviews

4.1
based on 63 reviews

Moods

dark: 100%

reflective: 100%

challenging: 75%

mysterious: 75%

adventurous: 25%

emotional: 25%

funny: 25%

informative: 25%

sad: 25%

tense: 25%


Pace

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50% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

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33% of readers chose A mix
33% of readers chose Character
Plot
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Character

Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Complicated
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

66% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
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