The Citadel by A.J. Cronin

The Citadel

A.J. Cronin

128 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional slow-paced
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When Andrew Manson starts work as a doctor he discovers some unpleasant facts about the medical profession. There are doctors who know very little and for many, earning money is much more important than curing or preventing illness. Andrew's aim i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 275 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 61%
informative 50%
sad 50%
inspiring 33%
challenging 22%
hopeful 22%
adventurous 11%
tense 11%
dark 5%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 27% | Character: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

4.07

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