Describe the Night by Rajiv Joseph

Describe the Night

Rajiv Joseph

120 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical play adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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For readers fascinated by the complexities of history, conspiracy theories, and the blurred lines between truth and fiction, Describe the Night by Rajiv Joseph is a gripping and provocative epic that weaves together the lives of seven individuals across nine decades, delving into the mysteries of Soviet and Russian history with a rich and immersive narrative.

Description

In 1920, the Russian writer Isaac Babel wanders the countryside with the Red Cavalry. Seventy years later, a mysterious KGB agent spies on a woman in Dresden and falls in love. In 2010, an aircraft carrying most of the Polish government crashes in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

challenging 80%
dark 80%
reflective 60%
tense 60%
emotional 40%
funny 40%
mysterious 40%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%

Pace

fast 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 20% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

4.19

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