The Czar's Madman by Jaan Kross, Anselm Hollo

349 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced
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Timo von Bock's release by the Czar from nine years' incarceration does not spell the end of the Baron's troubles: he is confined to his Livonian estate to live under the constant eye of police informers planted among his own household, and is sub...

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Community Reviews Summary of 30 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
challenging 75%
reflective 75%
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
tense 50%
dark 25%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.57

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