The Slaves of Solitude by Patrick Hamilton

The Slaves of Solitude

Patrick Hamilton

242 pages first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction classics historical funny lighthearted slow-paced
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England in the middle of World War II, a war that seems fated to go on forever, a war that has become a way of life. Heroic resistance is old hat. Everything is in short supply, and tempers are even shorter. Overwhelmed by the terrors and rigors o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 183 reviews

Moods

reflective 69%
sad 61%
funny 53%
emotional 46%
dark 30%
informative 15%
lighthearted 15%
tense 15%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 41%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.05

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