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288 pages • first pub 1940 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786891648
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Canons
Publication date: 06 September 2018
Description
‘Undoubtedly a masterpiece, a sublime book’ Sunday TimesA dark and beautiful tale full of pain and longing, introduced by Tim Parks. Idealistic young officer Giovanni Drogo is full of determination to serve his country well. But when he arrives at...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,299 reviews
Moods
sad 56%
emotional 36%
dark 33%
mysterious 29%
challenging 20%
tense 20%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 6%
funny 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 27% | No: 26% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Average rating
288 pages • first pub 1940 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786891648
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Canons
Publication date: 06 September 2018
Description
‘Undoubtedly a masterpiece, a sublime book’ Sunday TimesA dark and beautiful tale full of pain and longing, introduced by Tim Parks. Idealistic young officer Giovanni Drogo is full of determination to serve his country well. But when he arrives at...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,299 reviews
Moods
sad 56%
emotional 36%
dark 33%
mysterious 29%
challenging 20%
tense 20%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 6%
funny 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 27% | No: 26% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Average rating