A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway

A Farewell to Arms

Ernest Hemingway

304 pages first pub 1929 (editions)

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 In 1918 Ernest Hemingway went to war, to the 'war to end all wars'. He volunteered for ambulance service in Italy, was wounded and twice decorated. Out of his experiences came A FAREWELL TO ARMS. Hemingway's description of war is unforgettable. H...

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Moods

sad 69%
emotional 64%
dark 47%
reflective 47%
tense 29%
challenging 28%
adventurous 26%
informative 8%
funny 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 45%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

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