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A Flag for Sunrise

Robert Stone
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A Flag for Sunrise

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1981

Book Brief

Robert Stone

A Flag for Sunrise

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1981
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Central America • 1970s

Publication Year

1981

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

A Flag for Sunrise by Robert Stone follows three Americans—a disillusioned anthropologist, a faith-struggling nun, and a troubled ex-Coast Guard—as they become involved in a violent revolution in the fictional Central American republic of Tecan, exploring themes of American political interference, religious mysticism, and personal redemption. The book contains themes of violence, including the harm of children and psychological distress.

Mysterious

Dark

Challenging

Suspenseful

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.0

1,190 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Reviews of Robert Stone's A Flag for Sunrise highlight its gripping narrative and rich character development. Critics commend Stone's ability to intertwine political intrigue with deep moral questions. However, some find the plot meandering and dense. Overall, it's praised for its powerful prose and thought-provoking themes but may challenge less patient readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Flag for Sunrise?

Readers who appreciate political intrigue and moral complexity in unstable regions would enjoy Robert Stone’s A Flag for Sunrise. Fans of Graham Greene’s The Quiet American or Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness will find Stone’s exploration of American interventionism compelling and his prose equally gripping.

4.0

1,190 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Central America • 1970s

Publication Year

1981

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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