The Succesor by Ismail Kadare

The Succesor

Diptych #2

Ismail Kadare with David Bellos (Translator)

fiction mystery mysterious reflective medium-paced

207 pages | first published 2003

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A powerful political novel based on the sudden, mysterious death of the man who had been handpicked to succeed the hated Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha. Did he commit suicide or was he murdered? That is the burning question. The man who died by his...
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Summary of 62 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 75%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.03

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