August 1914 by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

896 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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In the first month of the First World War the Russian campaign against the Germans creaks into gear. Crippled by weak, indecisive leadership the Russian troops battle desperately, even as the inevitability of failure and their own sacrifice dawns....

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challenging 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

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Loveable characters?

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Diverse cast of characters?

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Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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