Gone to Soldiers: A Novel by Marge Piercy

Gone to Soldiers: A Novel

Marge Piercy

757 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Epic in scope, Marge Piercy’s sweeping novel encompasses the wide range of people and places marked by the Second World War. Each of her ten narrators has a unique and compelling story that powerfully depicts his or her personality, desires, and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 204 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
emotional 60%
informative 60%
tense 60%
reflective 40%
sad 40%
challenging 20%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.04

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