A Mass for Arras by Andrzej Szczypiorski

A Mass for Arras

Andrzej Szczypiorski

192 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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At the core of this novel is the true fifteenth-century tragedy of, first, plague and hunger and, later, the brutal persecution of Jews and witches in the small French town of Arras. A Mass for Arras explores the personal and political consequence...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 80%
challenging 60%
reflective 60%
emotional 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 40%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | A mix: 40% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.85

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