The Slaves of Solitude by Patrick Hamilton

The Slaves of Solitude

Patrick Hamilton with Doris Lessing

327 pages first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction classics historical funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

England in the middle of World War II, a war that seems fated to go on forever, a war that has become a way of life. Heroic resistance is old hat. Everything is in short supply, and tempers are even shorter. Overwhelmed by the terrors and rigors o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 154 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
sad 60%
funny 50%
emotional 40%
dark 20%
lighthearted 20%
tense 20%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Average rating

4.07

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