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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
ralph lanyon is The character ever
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The main character, Spuddy, is so relatable and the writing is witty. I'm going to read this again and again.
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia, Racial slurs, War
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is hard to get through due to the constant implications and subtleties, the density of speech, the lack of exposition that thrusts an often confused reader into various situations, the presence of slang terms and references to the time period, the area, or the community, and the rich, poetic, slightly dated writing style that can drain you out of energy and is best to be consumed in small doses.
Even though it may be a strenuous endeavor to untangle the meanings, and sometimes even the action itself going on, at the end it is worth it. The characters and the relationships built between them are of a lush intensity and beauty, and they capture a point in history and space with honesty and authenticity. Through what may be the ultimate love triangle, love's duality is revealed and with it the journey of a man finding out what he truly desires in life.
Ethics, morality, social acceptance, war, class, and happiness are no easy topics, but in Mary Renault's firm hands they create a rewarding experience that pulls you deep into the human mind and emotions.
Even though it may be a strenuous endeavor to untangle the meanings, and sometimes even the action itself going on, at the end it is worth it. The characters and the relationships built between them are of a lush intensity and beauty, and they capture a point in history and space with honesty and authenticity. Through what may be the ultimate love triangle, love's duality is revealed and with it the journey of a man finding out what he truly desires in life.
Ethics, morality, social acceptance, war, class, and happiness are no easy topics, but in Mary Renault's firm hands they create a rewarding experience that pulls you deep into the human mind and emotions.