A review by russellreitsema
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane

dark reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book is a classic for a reason. Incredibly beautiful prose that truly drags you into the story and forces you to sit with the characters as we are all exposed to the horrors of war. At times I found it hard to follow but I'm quite sure that's on account of my own ineptitude, not the author's. Simply put, a harrowing tale of despair, violence, and what we consider honor to be.