Anatomy of a Soldier by Harry Parker

Anatomy of a Soldier

Harry Parker

320 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Here is the unforgettable story of Captain Tom Barnes, whom we first meet as he is leading British troops in Afghanistan. We then meet two young Afghani boys--and the man who trains one of them to fight against the infidel invaders. Finally, there...

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Community Reviews Summary of 167 reviews

Moods

sad 80%
emotional 70%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
dark 30%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 20%
informative 10%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 22%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.81

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