The People's Act of Love by James Meek

The People's Act of Love

James Meek

391 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction historical dark reflective slow-paced

Description

Set during the waning days of the Russian revolution, Meek's utterly absorbing novel captivates with its depiction of human nature in all its wartime extremes. This original, literary page-turner succeeds both with its credible psychological detai...

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Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 100%
mysterious 66%
adventurous 33%
informative 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.69

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