A sangre y fuego by Pedro Pedraza y Páez, Henryk Sienkiewicz

424 pages first pub 1884 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

This powerful novel, "a Polish Gone with the Wind" (New York Times Book Review), is set in the 17th century and follows the struggle of the kingdom of Poland to maintain its unity in the face of the Cossack-led peasant rebellion. Foreword by James...

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Community Reviews Summary of 130 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 75%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Average rating

3.67

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