The Citadel by A.J. Cronin

The Citadel

A.J. Cronin

368 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional slow-paced
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"Cronin's distinguished achievement....No one could have written as fine, honest, and moving a study of a young doctor as The Citadel without possessing great literary taste and skill." --The Atlantic MonthlyA groundbreaking novel of its time and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 274 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 61%
informative 50%
sad 50%
inspiring 33%
challenging 22%
hopeful 22%
adventurous 11%
tense 11%
dark 5%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 27% | Plot: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

4.07

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