Agamemnon's Daughter by Ismail Kadare

Agamemnon's Daughter

Diptych #1

Ismail Kadare

240 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction historical short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

The day begins as the unnamed narrator waits in vain for his lover Suzana, daughter of "The Successor," even though he knows that she will have to sacrifice their love for her father's success. As he moves through the crowded streets on the great...

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Community Reviews Summary of 31 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
dark 66%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.23

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