Anatomy of a Soldier by Harry Parker

Anatomy of a Soldier

Harry Parker

320 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Here is the unforgettable story of Captain Tom Barnes, whom we first meet as he is leading British troops in Afghanistan. We then meet two young Afghani boys--and the man who trains one of them to fight against the infidel invaders. Finally, there...

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Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
sad 75%
tense 62%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
dark 37%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 12%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.87

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