The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje

The English Patient

Michael Ondaatje

326 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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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.

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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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Community Reviews

3.67
based on 9,388 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

2% of readers chose fast
27% of readers chose medium
70% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
27% of readers chose A mix
64% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

52% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

36% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

82% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

62% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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