Pigeons on the Grass by David Ward, Wolfgang Koeppen

202 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

An English translation of a post-war German classic. The events of this novel take place during the course of a single day in an unnamed city in occupied Germany where the endless drone of allied planes overhead increases the already heightened te...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.31

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