Chronicle in Stone by Arshi Pipa, Ismail Kadare, David Bellos

Chronicle in Stone

Arshi Pipa, Ismail Kadare, David Bellos

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fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced

7 hours, 40 minutes | first published 1971

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Masterful in its simplicity, Chronicle in Stone is a touching coming-of-age story and a testament to the perseverance of the human spirit. Surrounded by the magic of beautiful women and literature, a boy must endure the deprivations of war as he s...
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Summary of 156 reviews

Moods

sad 69%
emotional 61%
informative 61%
reflective 46%
dark 38%
adventurous 23%
funny 23%
hopeful 15%
lighthearted 15%
mysterious 15%
challenging 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 30%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.9

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