Cities Without Palms by Kareem James Palmer-Zeid, Tarek Eltayeb

Cities Without Palms

Kareem James Palmer-Zeid, Tarek Eltayeb

90 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

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Cities Without Palms by Kareem James Palmer-Zeid, Tarek Eltayeb is a powerful and poignant novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate unflinching portrayals of the human spirit's capacity for resilience and hope in the face of unimaginable hardship and adversity.

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In a desperate attempt to save his mother and child from starvation a young man sets out for Europe to seek work. It proves to be the beginning of a long journey that takes Hamza Sudan to Egypt and finally to Italy and then Holland, where he exper...

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Community Reviews

3.42
based on 12 reviews

Moods

sad: 100%

reflective: 75%

adventurous: 50%

emotional: 50%

tense: 25%


Pace

100% of readers chose fast
fast

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Diverse cast of characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
66% of readers chose No
Yes
No

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