The Afterlife of Stars by Joseph Kertes

The Afterlife of Stars

Joseph Kertes

256 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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As Russian tanks roll through the cobblestone streets of Budapest and shots ring out, young Robert and Attila Beck, inseparable brothers, peer from the boot of a toppled statue of Stalin at the first grisly signs of revolution. The year is 1956. T...

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Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
reflective 66%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

2.92

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