El Desertor by Siegfried Lenz

El Desertor

Siegfried Lenz with Consuelo Rubio Alcover (Translator)

361 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction historical reflective medium-paced

Description

It's the last summer of the war. The young soldier Walter Proska lives with his comrades in the middle of the forest, trying to survive. He starts to wonder about the meaning of the war, friendships, and the judgement of right and wrong.

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Moods

adventurous 100%
reflective 100%
tense 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
sad 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.63

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