Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernières

Captain Corelli's Mandolin

Louis de Bernières

435 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical emotional funny medium-paced

Description

It is 1941 and Captain Antonio Corelli, a young Italian officer, is posted to the Greek island of Cephallonia as part of the occupying forces. At first he is ostracised by the locals, but as a conscientious but far from fanatical soldier, whose ma...

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Moods

emotional 83%
funny 68%
sad 64%
hopeful 41%
reflective 41%
adventurous 35%
inspiring 26%
dark 22%
challenging 19%
informative 19%
lighthearted 15%
tense 14%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 30%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 20% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 34% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.95

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