Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernières

Captain Corelli's Mandolin

Louis de Bernières

112 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

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Kefalonia, 1941. Captain Corelli, an enigmatic young Italian officer, is posted to the idyllic Greek island as part of the Axis occupying forces. Shunned by the locals at first, he proves to be civilised, humorous - and a consummate musician. The ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,073 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 66%
funny 61%
reflective 43%
hopeful 38%
adventurous 32%
inspiring 26%
dark 21%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
tense 20%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 32%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 25% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 1%

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3.97

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