A Soldier of the Great War by Mark Helprin

A Soldier of the Great War

Mark Helprin

860 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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From acclaimed novelist Mark Helprin, a lush, literary epic about love, beauty, and the world at war.Alessandro Giuliani, the young son of a prosperous Roman lawyer, enjoys an idyllic life full of privilege: he races horses across the country to t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 270 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 75%
emotional 75%
inspiring 75%
reflective 75%
challenging 50%
hopeful 50%
sad 50%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.15

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