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This story deals with the Italian invasion and occupation of Greece during World War II, and though the love story between Pelagia, a Greek woman, and Captain Corelli of the Italian army is important, I'd say the central character in this book is the Greek Island of Cephalonia itself where the story is set.
Obviously, looking through others' ratings and reviews, not everyone loves this book. I suspect in some cases, it's because despite expectations the book might lead you to, you're not going to ...more
Obviously, looking through others' ratings and reviews, not everyone loves this book. I suspect in some cases, it's because despite expectations the book might lead you to, you're not going to ...more
Captain Corelli's Mandolin is a medley of everything. Romance, tragedy, ideology and its unique corruption, music, love, disaster and most of all laughter and not a single note out of place. One of those books that you can read several times over and still enjoy the story, one of those books which makes you want to pace or grind your heels as the story becomes literally, moving. One of those books that alternately make you cry and then laugh, a book that is in every sense a true depiction of lif
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