Broken April by Ismail Kadare

Broken April

Ismail Kadare

216 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction classics contemporary historical literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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From the moment that Gjorg's brother is killed by a neighbour, his own life is forfeit: for the code of Kanun requires Gjorg to kill his brother's murderer and then in turn be hunted down. After shooting his brother's killer, young Gjorg is entitl...

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Community Reviews

3.82
based on 615 reviews

Moods

dark: 72%

reflective: 55%

sad: 46%

informative: 39%

emotional: 36%

challenging: 34%

tense: 31%

mysterious: 26%

adventurous: 20%

relaxing: 2%

funny: 1%

inspiring: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

8% of readers chose fast
37% of readers chose medium
53% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

13% of readers chose Plot
31% of readers chose A mix
51% of readers chose Character
3% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

24% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
65% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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