The Slaves of Solitude by Patrick Hamilton

The Slaves of Solitude

Patrick Hamilton

242 pages first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction classics funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

England in the middle of World War II, a war that seems fated to go on forever, a war that has become a way of life. Heroic resistance is old hat. Everything is in short supply, and tempers are even shorter. Overwhelmed by the terrors and rigors o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 130 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
sad 50%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.06

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