Panther in the Basement by Amos Oz

Panther in the Basement

Amos Oz

160 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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"Countries need writers as their voices of conscience; few have them. Israel has Oz." -- Washington Post The year is 1947: the last days of the British mandate in Palestine. Twelve-year-old Proffy, indoctrinated by his patriotic father and a zealo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 100 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 50%
dark 25%
funny 25%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 20%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.6

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