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Chronicle in Stone

Ismail Kadare
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Chronicle in Stone

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Ismail Kadare

Chronicle in Stone

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction
Period
World War II
Setting

Gjirokastër, Albania • 1940s

Topic
Military & War

World History
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Chronicle in Stone follows a young person in Albania during World War II, witnessing the transformations their hometown undergoes amidst the turmoil of war. The narrative explores themes of identity, resilience, and the impact of conflict on daily life, providing a child's perspective on the shifting realities of their community.

Nostalgic

Mysterious

Contemplative

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

4,946 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Chronicle in Stone by Ismail Kadare is praised for its vivid, poetic depiction of wartime Albania through a child's eyes, blending history with fictional richness. Critics admire Kadare's lyrical prose and atmospheric storytelling. However, some find the narrative pace uneven. Overall, it offers a poignant exploration of innocence amidst chaos.

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Who Should Read Chronicle in Stone?

Readers who enjoy historical fiction with rich, poetic prose and a unique blend of myth and reality, akin to Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude, will appreciate Ismail Kadare's Chronicle in Stone. Fans of nuanced coming-of-age stories set against tumultuous backdrops will find it compelling.

4.1

4,946 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction
Period
World War II
Setting

Gjirokastër, Albania • 1940s

Topic
Military & War

World History
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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