Frère d'âme by David Diop

Frère d'âme

David Diop

174 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

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Frère d'âme by David Diop is a haunting and powerful novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate literary fiction that explores the complexities of war, colonialism, and the human psyche, particularly those who are drawn to stories of survival, redemption, and the unbreakable bonds of brotherhood.

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Un matin de la Grande Guerre, le capitaine Armand siffle l'attaque contre l'ennemi allemand. Les soldats s'élancent. Dans leurs rangs, Alfa Ndiaye et Mademba Diop, deux tirailleurs sénégalais parmi tous ceux qui se battent alors sous le drapeau fr...

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3.83
based on 6,025 reviews

Moods

dark: 96%

challenging: 50%

sad: 47%

emotional: 43%

reflective: 40%

tense: 39%

mysterious: 15%

adventurous: 5%

informative: 3%


Pace

38% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
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medium
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Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
13% of readers chose A mix
83% of readers chose Character
Plot
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Character

Strong character development?

34% of readers chose Yes
49% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Loveable characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
48% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Diverse cast of characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

85% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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