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480 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141977058
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 14 May 2015
Description
The Unknown Soldier is a story about the Continuation War between Finland and Soviet Union, told from the viewpoint of ordinary Finnish soldiers. Gritty and realistic, it was partly intended to shatter the myth of the noble, obedient Finnish soldi...
Community Reviews Summary of 552 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
sad 68%
tense 64%
adventurous 41%
challenging 35%
funny 35%
reflective 29%
informative 23%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 28% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Alcohol, Cursing, GriefMinor
Torture, Misogyny, Trafficking
480 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141977058
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 14 May 2015
Description
The Unknown Soldier is a story about the Continuation War between Finland and Soviet Union, told from the viewpoint of ordinary Finnish soldiers. Gritty and realistic, it was partly intended to shatter the myth of the noble, obedient Finnish soldi...
Community Reviews Summary of 552 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
sad 68%
tense 64%
adventurous 41%
challenging 35%
funny 35%
reflective 29%
informative 23%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 28% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Alcohol, Cursing, GriefMinor
Torture, Misogyny, Trafficking