265 pages • first pub 1940 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781841959283
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: 01 December 2007
Description
The bitter wisdom of dissent that brewed during the Mussolini years and the fascist activities in Africa and Europe make up the backdrop to this scathing critique of militarism and the glory seeking of petty humankind.
Community Reviews Summary of 867 reviews
Moods
sad 53%
emotional 36%
dark 29%
mysterious 26%
challenging 20%
tense 17%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%Average rating
265 pages • first pub 1940 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781841959283
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: 01 December 2007
Description
The bitter wisdom of dissent that brewed during the Mussolini years and the fascist activities in Africa and Europe make up the backdrop to this scathing critique of militarism and the glory seeking of petty humankind.
Community Reviews Summary of 867 reviews
Moods
sad 53%
emotional 36%
dark 29%
mysterious 26%
challenging 20%
tense 17%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%Average rating