The First Casualty by Ben Elton

The First Casualty

Ben Elton

444 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical mystery funny mysterious reflective fast-paced

Description

Flanders, June 1917: a British officer and celebrated poet, is shot dead, killed not by German fire, but while recuperating from shell shock well behind the lines. A young English soldier is arrested and, although he protests his innocence, charge...

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Community Reviews Summary of 188 reviews

Moods

adventurous 69%
mysterious 61%
informative 46%
dark 38%
emotional 30%
funny 30%
reflective 30%
tense 23%
sad 15%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

slow 38%
fast 38%
medium 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.6

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