The Rock of Tanios by Amin Maalouf

The Rock of Tanios

Amin Maalouf

275 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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An exploration of myth, passion and loyalty from the Lebanon's troubled past, The Rock of Tanios is another superbly rich and rewarding novel from the author of Samarkand and Leo the African. Expertly controlling his multi-faceted narrative with p...

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Community Reviews

3.91
based on 238 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 75%

reflective: 56%

emotional: 37%

informative: 31%

mysterious: 25%

sad: 25%

challenging: 18%

dark: 18%

inspiring: 18%

funny: 6%

hopeful: 6%

lighthearted: 6%

relaxing: 6%

tense: 6%


Pace

6% of readers chose fast
68% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

21% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
28% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

53% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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