The Memoir of an Anti-Hero by Kornel Filipowicz

The Memoir of an Anti-Hero

Kornel Filipowicz with Anna Zaranko (Translator)

64 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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The Second World War. Poland. Our narrator has no intention of being a hero. He plans to survive this war, whatever it takes.Meticulously he recounts his experiences: the slow unravelling of national events as well as uncomfortable personal encoun...

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Community Reviews Summary of 60 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
dark 42%
tense 35%
challenging 21%
emotional 21%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
adventurous 7%
informative 7%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.55

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