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912 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784871963
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 05 January 2017
Description
Life and Fate is an epic tale of a country told through the fate of a single family, the Shaposhnikovs. As the battle of Stalingrad looms, Grossman's characters must work out their destinies in a world torn by ideological tyranny and war. Complet...
Community Reviews Summary of 619 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
dark 70%
reflective 70%
sad 65%
informative 38%
tense 35%
inspiring 22%
adventurous 17%
hopeful 16%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 34% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 33% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, War, AntisemitismModerate
Racism, Death of parent, SexismMinor
Alcoholism, Pregnancy912 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784871963
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 05 January 2017
Description
Life and Fate is an epic tale of a country told through the fate of a single family, the Shaposhnikovs. As the battle of Stalingrad looms, Grossman's characters must work out their destinies in a world torn by ideological tyranny and war. Complet...
Community Reviews Summary of 619 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
dark 70%
reflective 70%
sad 65%
informative 38%
tense 35%
inspiring 22%
adventurous 17%
hopeful 16%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 34% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 33% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, War, AntisemitismModerate
Racism, Death of parent, SexismMinor
Alcoholism, Pregnancy