The Afterlife of Stars by Joseph Kertes

The Afterlife of Stars

Joseph Kertes

256 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

As Russian tanks roll through the cobblestone streets of Budapest and shots ring out, young Robert and Attila Beck, inseparable brothers, peer from the boot of a toppled statue of Stalin at the first grisly signs of revolution. The year is 1956. T...

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Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
reflective 100%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

2.9

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