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338 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9789510024263
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: W. Söderström
Publication date: 03 December 1975
Description
The Unknown Soldier or Unknown Soldiers is a war novel by Finnish author Väinö Linna, considered his magnum opus. Published in 1954, The Unknown Soldier chronicles the Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union during 1941–1944 from the...
Community Reviews Summary of 552 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
sad 68%
tense 64%
adventurous 41%
challenging 35%
funny 35%
reflective 29%
informative 23%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 28% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Alcohol, Cursing, GriefMinor
Torture, Misogyny, Trafficking
338 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9789510024263
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: W. Söderström
Publication date: 03 December 1975
Description
The Unknown Soldier or Unknown Soldiers is a war novel by Finnish author Väinö Linna, considered his magnum opus. Published in 1954, The Unknown Soldier chronicles the Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union during 1941–1944 from the...
Community Reviews Summary of 552 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
sad 68%
tense 64%
adventurous 41%
challenging 35%
funny 35%
reflective 29%
informative 23%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 28% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Alcohol, Cursing, GriefMinor
Torture, Misogyny, Trafficking