The Bridge on the Drina by Ivo Andrić

The Bridge on the Drina

Bosnian Trilogy #1

Ivo Andrić with Lovett F. Edwards (Translator)

314 pages first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics emotional informative reflective slow-paced
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The Bridge on the Drina is a vivid depiction of the suffering history has imposed upon the people of Bosnia from the late 16th century to the beginning of World War I. As we seek to make sense of the current nightmare in this region, this remarkab...

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Community Reviews Summary of 970 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
informative 61%
emotional 49%
dark 38%
challenging 34%
sad 33%
inspiring 23%
tense 22%
adventurous 17%
hopeful 12%
mysterious 7%
funny 6%
relaxing 6%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 30%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 34% | Character: 10% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 32% | No: 32% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.15

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