752 pages • first pub 1921 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140449914
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Good-natured and garrulous, Svejk becomes the Austro-Hungarian army's most loyal Czech soldier when he is called up on the outbreak of the First World War - although his bumbling attempts to get to the front serve only to prevent him from reaching...
Community Reviews Summary of 397 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 57%
reflective 42%
adventurous 35%
dark 28%
challenging 14%
relaxing 14%
emotional 7%
sad 7%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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752 pages • first pub 1921 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140449914
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Good-natured and garrulous, Svejk becomes the Austro-Hungarian army's most loyal Czech soldier when he is called up on the outbreak of the First World War - although his bumbling attempts to get to the front serve only to prevent him from reaching...
Community Reviews Summary of 397 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 57%
reflective 42%
adventurous 35%
dark 28%
challenging 14%
relaxing 14%
emotional 7%
sad 7%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.