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762 pages | first published 2013

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The year is 1918, the war on the Western Front all but over. An ambitious officer, Lieutenant Henry D'Aulnay-Pradelle, sends two soldiers over the top and then surreptitiously shoots them in the back to incite his men to attack the German lines.Wh...
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Summary of 433 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
emotional 57%
sad 53%
adventurous 50%
reflective 28%
tense 28%
funny 17%
informative 14%
mysterious 14%
challenging 10%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 3%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 22%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Character: 16% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.01

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