The Death of the Fronsac by Neal Ascherson

The Death of the Fronsac

Neal Ascherson

368 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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An unforgettable recreation of life in wartime, and of the tragic fate of Poland in the 20th century. A novel about sabotage, betrayal and the terrible sadness of exile.In 1940, during the Phony War, a French destroyer blows up in the Firth of Cly...

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Moods

emotional 100%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

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