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3 hours, 24 minutes • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780563536673
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: BBC Books
Publication date: 02 April 2002
Description
Robert Powell reads Louis De Bernieres bestselling novel set in the early days of the second world war, and as heard on BBC Radio 4... Dr Iannis practices medicine on the island of Cephalonia, accompanied by his daughter, Pelagia, to whom he impar...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,091 reviews
Moods
sad 67%
funny 61%
reflective 44%
hopeful 39%
adventurous 31%
inspiring 25%
dark 21%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
tense 20%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Character: 25% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, DeathModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Death of parentMinor
Misogyny, Animal death, Gun violence
3 hours, 24 minutes • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780563536673
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: BBC Books
Publication date: 02 April 2002
Description
Robert Powell reads Louis De Bernieres bestselling novel set in the early days of the second world war, and as heard on BBC Radio 4... Dr Iannis practices medicine on the island of Cephalonia, accompanied by his daughter, Pelagia, to whom he impar...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,091 reviews
Moods
sad 67%
funny 61%
reflective 44%
hopeful 39%
adventurous 31%
inspiring 25%
dark 21%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
tense 20%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Character: 25% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, DeathModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Death of parentMinor
Misogyny, Animal death, Gun violence