A History of the World in 10½ Chapters by Julian Barnes

A History of the World in 10½ Chapters

Julian Barnes

309 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction historical short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A fictional history of the world in which stories echo each other as themes deepen and images recur. The author also wrote "Metroland" for which he won the 1981 Somerset Maughan Award and "Flaubert's Parrot" which won the Geoffrey Faber Memorial P...

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Moods

reflective 83%
funny 44%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
informative 22%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
dark 11%
mysterious 11%
sad 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 47%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 30% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 23% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.83

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