A Balcony in the Forest by Julien Gracq, Richard Howard

A Balcony in the Forest

Julien Gracq, Richard Howard with Richard Howard (Translator)

213 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

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In the Ardennes Forest on the Belgian border the French guns point north-east, awaiting the German onslaught. One reinforced-concrete blockhouse in the heart of the forest is manned, this winter of 1939/40, by Lieutenant Grange with three men, who...

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Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 75%
sad 50%
dark 25%
lighthearted 25%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.01

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