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Hiding in Plain Sight by Nuruddin Farah

Hiding in Plain Sight

Nuruddin Farah

352 pages • first pub 2014 (view editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced
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Readers who appreciate introspective narratives exploring the complexities of familial duty, cultural identity, and personal freedom against a backdrop of political and social upheaval will find this book compelling.

Description

From an acclaimed African writer, a novel about family, freedom, and loyalty.   When Bella learns of the murder of her beloved half brother by political extremists in Mogadiscio, she’s in Rome. The two had different fathers but shared a Somali mot...

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Community Reviews

2.72
based on 82 reviews

Moods

emotional: 66%

reflective: 66%

adventurous: 33%

lighthearted: 33%

funny: 16%

hopeful: 16%

informative: 16%

relaxing: 16%

tense: 16%

Pace

50% of readers chose medium
50% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose A mix
66% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

80% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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