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240 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781787303638
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: 31 August 2023
Description
'Comrade Stalin wishes to speak with you.'A fascinating exploration of the relationship between writers and tyranny, from the winner of the first Man Booker International Prize.In June 1934, Joseph Stalin allegedly telephoned the famous novelist ...
Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews
Moods
challenging 64%
informative 51%
mysterious 27%
dark 16%
tense 8%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
emotional 2%
lighthearted 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 53% | Character: 23% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
No: 58% | N/A: 24% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 29% | No: 18% | N/A: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Suicide, Torture
240 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781787303638
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: 31 August 2023
Description
'Comrade Stalin wishes to speak with you.'A fascinating exploration of the relationship between writers and tyranny, from the winner of the first Man Booker International Prize.In June 1934, Joseph Stalin allegedly telephoned the famous novelist ...
Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews
Moods
challenging 64%
informative 51%
mysterious 27%
dark 16%
tense 8%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
emotional 2%
lighthearted 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 53% | Character: 23% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
No: 58% | N/A: 24% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 29% | No: 18% | N/A: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Suicide, Torture