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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.