Schindler's List by Thomas Keneally

Schindler's List

Thomas Keneally

fiction historical dark emotional sad medium-paced

429 pages | first published 1982

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In the shadow of Auschwitz, a flamboyant German industrialist grew into a living legend to the Jews of Cracow. He was a womaniser, a heavy drinker and a bon viveur, but to them he became a saviour. This is the extraordinary story of Oskar Schindle...
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Summary of 2514 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
sad 80%
emotional 71%
challenging 59%
informative 46%
tense 37%
reflective 35%
inspiring 31%
hopeful 19%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 41%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Character: 28% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 19% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 13% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 14% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20% | N/A: 8%

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4.14

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