In Parenthesis by David Jones

In Parenthesis

David Jones

224 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction poetry reflective slow-paced
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"This writing has to do with some things I saw, felt, and was part of" with quiet modesty, David Jones begins a work that is among the most powerful imaginative efforts to grapple with the carnage of the First World War, a book celebrated by W.B. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 79 reviews

Moods

challenging 85%
dark 42%
tense 42%
reflective 28%
sad 28%
emotional 14%
mysterious 14%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 57% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.77

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