The People's Act Of Love by James Meek

The People's Act Of Love

James Meek

391 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction historical dark reflective slow-paced

Description

Siberia 1919. In the outer reaches of a country recently torn apart by civil war live a small Christian sect and its enigmatic leader, Balashov. Stationed nearby is a regiment of Czech soldiers, desperate to get home but on the losing side if the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 100%
mysterious 66%
adventurous 33%
informative 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.69

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