The War Of Don Emanuel's Nether Parts by Louis de Bernières

The War Of Don Emanuel's Nether Parts

Latin American Trilogy #1

Louis de Bernières

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When the spoilt and haughty Dona Constanza tries to divert a river to fill her swimming pool, she starts a running battle with the locals. The skirmishes are so severe that the Government dispatches a squadron of soliders led by the fat, brutal an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 384 reviews

Moods

funny 83%
dark 50%
adventurous 41%
mysterious 33%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 8%
tense 8%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 38%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.93

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