The Proof by Ágota Kristóf

The Proof

The Book of Lies - Twins Trilogy #2

Ágota Kristóf with David Watson

154 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional medium-paced

Description

Abandoned by his family during the war and then by his twin brother afterwards, Lucas tries to create a world of good within the police state his country has become, committing humanitarian acts for those on the margins of society 

Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
sad 66%
emotional 44%
mysterious 44%
reflective 44%
tense 44%
challenging 33%
informative 11%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 27%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.9

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