Flotsam by Erich Maria Remarque

Flotsam

Erich Maria Remarque with Denver Lindley (Translator)

436 pages first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

From the beloved author of All Quiet on the Western Front, Flotsam is a terrifying portrait of Europe as the Nazi shadow falls over the continent.Political dissidents, Jews, medical students, petty criminals: Among the thousands of displaced perso...

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Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
sad 90%
reflective 70%
dark 50%
challenging 40%
tense 40%
informative 30%
inspiring 30%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 20%
funny 10%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.37

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