The Afterlife of Stars by Joseph Kertes

The Afterlife of Stars

Joseph Kertes

288 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In the waning months of 1956, while Russian tanks roll into the public squares of Budapest to crush the Hungarian Revolution, brothers Robert and Attila Beck flee with their family to the Paris townhouse of their great-aunt Hermina. As they travel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
reflective 100%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

2.9

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