War by Janne Teller

63 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction short stories young adult challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Imagine if war broke out – not in Iraq or Afghanistan, somewhere far far away, but here, in our country. In War, Janne Teller embarks on a thought-provoking experiment: by simply turning the current crisis on its head, she reveals what it is like ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 257 reviews

Moods

reflective 68%
challenging 44%
emotional 37%
informative 37%
sad 37%
dark 27%
inspiring 24%
tense 17%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 3%

Pace

fast 74%
medium 16%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 30% | N/A: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 27% | No: 27% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | N/A: 17% | No: 17% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 35% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | Yes: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.72

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