Spark of Life: A Novel by Erich Maria Remarque

Spark of Life: A Novel

Erich Maria Remarque with James Stern (Translator)

432 pages first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

For ten years, 509 has been a political prisoner in a German concentration camp, persevering in the most hellish conditions. Deathly weak, he still has his wits about him and he senses that the end of the war is near. If he and the other living c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
sad 83%
dark 66%
hopeful 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
challenging 33%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

4.35

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