The General of the Dead Army: A Novel by Ismail Kadare
The General of the Dead Army: A Novel

Ismail Kadare

The General of the Dead Army: A Novel

Ismail Kadare

264 pages first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

This is the story of an Italian general, accompanied by his chaplain, charged with the mission of scouring Albania in search of the bones of their fallen countrymen, killed twenty years earlier during World War II.

Community Reviews Summary of 168 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
challenging 40%
reflective 40%
tense 40%
adventurous 30%
sad 30%
emotional 20%
mysterious 20%
funny 10%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 40%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | Character: 44%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.88

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