The Porcupine by Julian Barnes

The Porcupine

Julian Barnes

160 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction historical politics reflective medium-paced

Description

In his latest novel, Julian Barnes, author of Talking It Over and A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters, trains his laser-bright prose on the collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe.Stoyo Petkanov, the deposed Party leader, is placed on trial ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews

Moods

informative 83%
reflective 83%
dark 33%
funny 33%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.34

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