Agamemnon's Daughter: A Novella & Stories by Ismail Kadare

Agamemnon's Daughter: A Novella & Stories

Diptych #1

Ismail Kadare with David Bellos (Translator)

226 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction historical short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

Psychologically incisive and impeccably crafted, Agamemnon's Daughter tells the crushing story of passion shattered by a heartless regime. Once again, Kadare denounces with rare force the machinery of oppression, drawing us back to the ancient roo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 31 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
dark 66%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.23

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