The Proof by Ágota Kristóf

The Proof

The Book of Lies - Twins Trilogy #2

Ágota Kristóf with David Watson

154 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional medium-paced
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Abandoned by his family during the war and then by his twin brother afterwards, Lucas tries to create a world of good within the police state his country has become, committing humanitarian acts for those on the margins of society 

Community Reviews Summary of 286 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
emotional 62%
sad 58%
mysterious 45%
challenging 41%
reflective 25%
tense 25%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 29%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 40% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 72% | No: 16% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.93

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