288 pages • first pub 1940 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786891648
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Canons
Publication date: 06 September 2018
Description
‘Undoubtedly a masterpiece, a sublime book’ Sunday TimesA dark and beautiful tale full of pain and longing, introduced by Tim Parks. Idealistic young officer Giovanni Drogo is full of determination to serve his country well. But when he arrives at...
Community Reviews Summary of 841 reviews
Moods
sad 54%
emotional 37%
dark 27%
mysterious 26%
challenging 21%
tense 16%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 6%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%Average rating
288 pages • first pub 1940 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786891648
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Canons
Publication date: 06 September 2018
Description
‘Undoubtedly a masterpiece, a sublime book’ Sunday TimesA dark and beautiful tale full of pain and longing, introduced by Tim Parks. Idealistic young officer Giovanni Drogo is full of determination to serve his country well. But when he arrives at...
Community Reviews Summary of 841 reviews
Moods
sad 54%
emotional 37%
dark 27%
mysterious 26%
challenging 21%
tense 16%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 6%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%Average rating