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Warlight

Michael Ondaatje
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Warlight

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Michael Ondaatje

Warlight

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • 1940s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Set in post-World War II London, Warlight by Michael Ondaatje follows fourteen-year-old Nathaniel and his sister, Rachel, who are left in the care of a mysterious figure named Walter, "The Moth," while their parents undertake a government assignment in Singapore, leading the siblings to encounter various eccentric characters who profoundly shape their lives and memories of the period.

Mysterious

Melancholic

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

3.8

57,747 ratings

60%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Michael Ondaatje’s Warlight is lauded for its lyrical prose and intricate storytelling, evoking a haunting post-war atmosphere. Critics praise the strong character development and the evocative sense of mystery. However, some find the narrative pace slow and the plot meandering. Overall, it’s a compelling read with a mix of suspense and poignant reflections.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Warlight?

A reader who enjoys Warlight by Michael Ondaatje is likely drawn to historical fiction with a poetic touch, intricate narratives, and richly developed characters. Fans of The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah or All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr will appreciate Ondaatje's exploration of post-WWII themes and the lingering effects of war.

3.8

57,747 ratings

60%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • 1940s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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