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215 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141327525
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 12 November 2009
Description
Henry Fleming dreams of the thrill of battle and performing heroic deeds in the American Civil War. But his illusions are shattered when he comes face to face with the bloodshed and horrors of war. Now he's a raw recruit, Henry experiences both fe...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,368 reviews
Moods
adventurous 45%
tense 45%
dark 43%
emotional 36%
challenging 33%
sad 21%
informative 12%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, War, Gun violenceModerate
Body horror, GoreMinor
Ableism, Alcohol
215 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141327525
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 12 November 2009
Description
Henry Fleming dreams of the thrill of battle and performing heroic deeds in the American Civil War. But his illusions are shattered when he comes face to face with the bloodshed and horrors of war. Now he's a raw recruit, Henry experiences both fe...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,368 reviews
Moods
adventurous 45%
tense 45%
dark 43%
emotional 36%
challenging 33%
sad 21%
informative 12%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, War, Gun violenceModerate
Body horror, GoreMinor
Ableism, Alcohol