The Good Terrorist by Doris Lessing

The Good Terrorist

Doris Lessing

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fiction literary politics challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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In contemporary London, a loose-knit group of political vagabonds drifts from one cause to the next, picketing and strategizing for hypothetical situations. But within this world, one particular small commune is moving inexorably toward active ter...

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Community Reviews Summary of 287 reviews

Moods

dark 70%
challenging 60%
tense 50%
reflective 45%
sad 20%
funny 15%
informative 15%
adventurous 10%
emotional 10%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 39%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.59

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