The Siege by Ismail Kadare

The Siege

Ismail Kadare with David Bellos (Translator)

328 pages first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative medium-paced

Description

A Christian citadel in the mountains of Albania is met by the envoys of the Ottoman Army--their message, accept our terms of total submission and avoid the inevitable violence. As the bloody and psychologically crushing fight for control over the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 31 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
dark 66%
informative 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.83

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