A sangre y fuego by Pedro Pedraza y Páez, Henryk Sienkiewicz

424 pages first pub 1884 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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This powerful novel, "a Polish Gone with the Wind" (New York Times Book Review), is set in the 17th century and follows the struggle of the kingdom of Poland to maintain its unity in the face of the Cossack-led peasant rebellion. Foreword by James...

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Community Reviews Summary of 190 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
informative 50%
emotional 40%
funny 40%
dark 30%
inspiring 30%
tense 30%
hopeful 20%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%
reflective 10%
sad 10%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

3.67

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