Soldiers of Salamis by Anne McLean, Javier Cercas

Soldiers of Salamis

Anne McLean, Javier Cercas

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced

213 pages | first published 2001

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In the final moments of the Spanish Civil War, a writer and founding member of Franco's Fascist Party is about to be shot, and yet miraculously escapes into the forest. When his hiding place is discovered, he faces death for the second time that d...
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Summary of 330 reviews

Moods

informative 73%
reflective 63%
emotional 47%
adventurous 31%
sad 31%
challenging 26%
dark 26%
mysterious 21%
funny 15%
tense 10%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 35%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | N/A: 30% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 27% | No: 27% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

3.58

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