The Assault by Harry Mulisch

The Assault

Harry Mulisch with Claire Nicholas White (Translator)

185 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction classics historical dark emotional reflective medium-paced

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Moods

reflective 70%
dark 54%
emotional 54%
sad 45%
mysterious 26%
tense 19%
informative 18%
challenging 16%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 5%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 28%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 40% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 28% | No: 27% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.54

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