The Fall of the Stone City by John Hodgson, Ismail Kadare

The Fall of the Stone City

John Hodgson, Ismail Kadare

168 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical reflective medium-paced
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It is 1943, and the Second World War is ravaging Europe. Mussolini decides to pull out of his alliance with the Nazis, and withdraws the Italian troops occupying Albania. Soon after, Nazi forces invade Albania from occupied Greece. The first settl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
challenging 62%
mysterious 37%
reflective 37%
tense 37%
emotional 25%
informative 25%
sad 25%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | A mix: 40% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.63

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