Europe Central by William T. Vollmann

Europe Central

William T. Vollmann

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fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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In this magnificent work of fiction, William T. Vollmann turns his trenchant eye to the authoritarian cultures of Germany and the USSR in the twentieth century. The result is a daring and mesmerizing perspective on human actions during wartime. As...

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Community Reviews Summary of 168 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
challenging 66%
informative 55%
reflective 55%
sad 44%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
tense 22%

Pace

slow 90%
medium 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | Character: 44% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.08

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