The First Casualty by Ben Elton

The First Casualty

Ben Elton

444 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical mystery funny mysterious reflective fast-paced
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Flanders, June 1917: a British officer and celebrated poet, is shot dead, killed not by German fire, but while recuperating from shell shock well behind the lines. A young English soldier is arrested and, although he protests his innocence, charge...

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Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews

Moods

adventurous 64%
mysterious 57%
informative 42%
dark 35%
emotional 35%
funny 28%
reflective 28%
tense 21%
challenging 14%
sad 14%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

fast 42%
slow 35%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 36% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.65

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