Darkness at Noon by Arthur Koestler

Darkness at Noon

Arthur Koestler with Philip Boehm

293 pages • first pub 1940 (editions) user-added

fiction classics historical politics dark reflective slow-paced
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A brilliant new translation of Koestler's long-lost original manuscript. A chilling and unforgettable 20th century classic. From a prison cell in an unnamed country run by a totalitarian government Rubashov reflects. Once a powerful player in ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,585 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
reflective 65%
challenging 54%
tense 50%
sad 36%
emotional 21%
informative 16%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 5%
funny 3%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 43%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.0

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