The Middle Parts of Fortune by Frederic Manning

The Middle Parts of Fortune

Frederic Manning

338 pages first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Set in the mud and stench of the Somme this is a grim, sardonic tale of war that let William Boyd to say this is the finest novel to come out of the First World War . They can say what they bloody well like, but we're a fuckin' fine mob.'Deep in t...

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Moods

dark 100%
sad 100%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.84

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