The Black Album by Hanif Kureishi

The Black Album

Hanif Kureishi

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Shahid is a clean-cut student trying to make an impression on his college lecturer, Deedee Osgood, who gives his spirits a lift when she takes him to a naked rave party. Shahid's academic prospects are threatened by the intervention of his gangste...

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Community Reviews

3.31
based on 300 reviews

Moods

reflective: 72%

tense: 61%

challenging: 50%

dark: 38%

funny: 33%

adventurous: 22%

emotional: 16%

informative: 16%

inspiring: 16%

sad: 16%

lighthearted: 5%

mysterious: 5%


Pace

31% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

43% of readers chose A mix
56% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

53% of readers chose Yes
46% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
53% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

68% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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