The Accident by Elie Wiesel

The Accident

The Night Trilogy #3

Elie Wiesel

120 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics historical dark emotional sad slow-paced
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Description

When young journalist Eliexer, a German death camp survivor, steps off a curb and in from of a speeding taxi, he must decide between life and death--remembering the tragedies of his past and the family he loves. Reissue.

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Moods

dark 81%
emotional 62%
sad 61%
reflective 57%
tense 28%
challenging 26%
mysterious 7%
hopeful 4%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 38%
medium 36%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 33% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3% | No: 1%

Average rating

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