The Bridge on the River Kwai by Pierre Boulle

The Bridge on the River Kwai

Pierre Boulle with Xan Fielding (Translator)

170 pages first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional informative slow-paced

Description

When Colonel Nicholson and his men are ordered by the Japanese to build a bridge, the Colonel refuses, as it is against regulations for officers to work with other ranks. After the Japanese give way, the bridge is built to prove a point of British...

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Community Reviews Summary of 154 reviews

Moods

tense 71%
adventurous 42%
dark 14%
emotional 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
reflective 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Character: 14% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Average rating

3.5

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