The Soldiers of Salamis by Anne McLean, Javier Cercas

The Soldiers of Salamis

Anne McLean, Javier Cercas

214 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In the final moments of the Spanish Civil War, fifty prominent Nationalist prisoners are executed by firing squad. Among them is the writer and fascist Rafael Sanchez Mazas. As the guns fire, he escapes into the forest, and can hear a search party...

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Moods

informative 75%
reflective 60%
emotional 45%
adventurous 30%
sad 30%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
mysterious 20%
funny 15%
tense 10%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 38%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 26% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.59

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