Chronik in Stein by Ismail Kadare

Chronik in Stein

Ismail Kadare

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced

272 pages | first published 1971

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Eine Chronik in Stein, das ist die uralte Stadt Gjirokastra im Süden Albaniens. Als der Zweite Weltkrieg Schrecken und Elend verbreitet und wechselnde Besatzungsmächte kommen und gehen, erlebt ein Kind, aus dessen Sicht alles erzählt wird, wie sei...
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Summary of 156 reviews

Moods

sad 69%
emotional 61%
informative 61%
reflective 46%
dark 38%
adventurous 23%
funny 23%
hopeful 15%
lighthearted 15%
mysterious 15%
challenging 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 30%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.9

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