27 pages 54 minutes read

Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt

Monsieur Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran

Fiction | Novella | Adult | Published in 2001

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Reviews & Readership

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Monsieur Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran by Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt is widely praised for its poignant narrative and deep character development. The story's exploration of friendship and spirituality resonates, though some find it overly sentimental. Overall, the novella is celebrated for its humanistic themes and touching portrayal of cross-cultural relationships.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Monsieur Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran?

Readers who appreciate introspective, character-driven tales with profound emotional and philosophical depth, akin to Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist or Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince, will find Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt's Monsieur Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran compelling and enriching.

Recommended

Reading Age

14-18years

Book Details

Themes
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Relationships: Friendship
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Genre
French Literature
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Realistic Fiction
Topics
Grief / Death
Relationships
Parenting