Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo

Johnny Got His Gun

Dalton Trumbo

309 pages first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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The searing portrayal of war that has stunned and galvanized generations of readersIt was the war to end all wars, the global struggle that would finally make the world safe for democracy--at any cost. But one American soldier has paid a price bey...

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Moods

dark 91%
sad 81%
emotional 75%
reflective 52%
challenging 48%
tense 31%
inspiring 6%
informative 5%
hopeful 2%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 43%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 27% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.15

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