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kris_mccracken's review against another edition
4.0
Extremely funny, in a quiet, dry sense. As usual with Böll, a fantastic tale with fully realised characters. I loved it. A-.
marc129's review against another edition
3.0
I read this when I was 16; I was very impressed at the time. But I'm afraid I don't have much recollection about it.
leotsch's review
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
krisz's review against another edition
4.0
So absurd, yet so real, that it is hurtingly funny.
I couldn't find out how it would end, couldn't believe it would end with a closure, and therefore the book surprised me!
I loved the little details, for example when the witnesses in the small room debate little things like smoking or that the restaurant usually serves great food but not today because the lady of the house is stressed as their daughter is pregnant etc. Böll creates a full world with these interesting details and I loved it.
A book to keep!
I couldn't find out how it would end, couldn't believe it would end with a closure, and therefore the book surprised me!
I loved the little details, for example when the witnesses in the small room debate little things like smoking or that the restaurant usually serves great food but not today because the lady of the house is stressed as their daughter is pregnant etc. Böll creates a full world with these interesting details and I loved it.
A book to keep!
mariavassiliki's review
funny
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0