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326 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330491914
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador Thirty
Publication date: 01 September 1992
The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje is a poignant and evocative novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate complex, emotionally charged stories that explore the profound intersections of love, trauma, and the human experience, making it a must-read for those who crave a rich and intriguing literary journey.
Description
With ravishing beauty and unsettling intelligence, Michael Ondaatje's Booker Prize-winning novel traces the intersection of four damaged lives in an Italian villa at the end of World War II. Hana, the exhausted nurse; the maimed thief, Caravaggio;...
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Moods
emotional: 72%
reflective: 66%
sad: 48%
challenging: 41%
dark: 35%
mysterious: 32%
adventurous: 21%
tense: 17%
informative: 13%
hopeful: 5%
inspiring: 5%
funny: 1%
relaxing: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual contentMinor
Suicide, Miscarriage, Excrement326 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330491914
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador Thirty
Publication date: 01 September 1992
The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje is a poignant and evocative novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate complex, emotionally charged stories that explore the profound intersections of love, trauma, and the human experience, making it a must-read for those who crave a rich and intriguing literary journey.
Description
With ravishing beauty and unsettling intelligence, Michael Ondaatje's Booker Prize-winning novel traces the intersection of four damaged lives in an Italian villa at the end of World War II. Hana, the exhausted nurse; the maimed thief, Caravaggio;...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 72%
reflective: 66%
sad: 48%
challenging: 41%
dark: 35%
mysterious: 32%
adventurous: 21%
tense: 17%
informative: 13%
hopeful: 5%
inspiring: 5%
funny: 1%
relaxing: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual contentMinor
Suicide, Miscarriage, Excrement