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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
challenging
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I am Yugoslav by birth, Serb by blood, Bosnian by passport. My mother told me to read this book 15 years ago. I bought it and it lay on my shelf for a decade. As an atheist that got disillusioned with the Orthodox Church, after reading half of this book I have started attending church again in order to be around my loving people and culture again.
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"El olvido lo cura todo, y cantar es la mejor manera de olvidar, porque en el canto el hombre se acuerda sólo de lo que ama" (104).
A Timeless Masterpiece of History, Humanity, and Endurance
The Bridge on the Drina by Ivo Andrić is an extraordinary novel that transcends time, geography, and politics. Set in the town of Višegrad, the story unfolds across centuries, centered around the iconic stone bridge that becomes both a silent witness and a symbol of continuity in a region marked by profound upheaval.
Andrić's writing is lyrical, richly detailed, and deeply human. He doesn’t just tell the history of a town—he breathes life into its people, capturing their joys, sufferings, traditions, and transformations. The way he interweaves personal stories with the sweeping tides of empires and wars is nothing short of masterful.
Reading this book felt like standing on the bridge itself, watching time flow like the Drina beneath it. It's a poignant meditation on how the past shapes us, and how humanity persists through even the darkest of times. A must-read for anyone interested in Balkan history, historical fiction, or simply beautifully crafted literature.
Absolutely deserving of its Nobel Prize recognition.
The Bridge on the Drina by Ivo Andrić is an extraordinary novel that transcends time, geography, and politics. Set in the town of Višegrad, the story unfolds across centuries, centered around the iconic stone bridge that becomes both a silent witness and a symbol of continuity in a region marked by profound upheaval.
Andrić's writing is lyrical, richly detailed, and deeply human. He doesn’t just tell the history of a town—he breathes life into its people, capturing their joys, sufferings, traditions, and transformations. The way he interweaves personal stories with the sweeping tides of empires and wars is nothing short of masterful.
Reading this book felt like standing on the bridge itself, watching time flow like the Drina beneath it. It's a poignant meditation on how the past shapes us, and how humanity persists through even the darkest of times. A must-read for anyone interested in Balkan history, historical fiction, or simply beautifully crafted literature.
Absolutely deserving of its Nobel Prize recognition.
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Es un libro poco conocido, sin embargo para los que nos permitimos leerlo, es una historia inolvidable. Una manera distinta de ver el mundo en una pequeña kasaba.
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced