Spark of Life by Erich Maria Remarque

Spark of Life

Erich Maria Remarque with James Stern (Translator)

365 pages first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction classics historical dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

In Spark of Life, a powerful classic from the renowned author of All Quiet on the Western Front, one man's dream of freedom inspires a valiant resistance against the Nazi war machine. For ten years, 509 has been a political prisoner in a German c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
sad 80%
dark 60%
hopeful 60%
reflective 60%
tense 60%
challenging 40%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.36

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