The Bridge on the Drina by Ivo Andrić

The Bridge on the Drina

Bosnian Trilogy #1

Ivo Andrić with Lovett F. Edwards (Translator)

314 pages • first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics challenging informative fast-paced

Description

The Bridge on the Drina is a vivid depiction of the suffering history has imposed upon the people of Bosnia from the late 16th century to the beginning of World War I. As we seek to make sense of the current nightmare in this region, this remarkab...

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Moods

reflective 72%
informative 67%
dark 40%
challenging 37%
emotional 32%
sad 27%
tense 27%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 8%
funny 5%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 21%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 42% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 31% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 38% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.15

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