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nikomitk's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Easy Read and enjoyable
alekspartina's review against another edition
A genuine, touching and extremely sad story. Definitely, recommend reading.
robertt's review
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I really enjoyed reading this lighthearted book. The first person narrator a young boy explains his childhood of climbing trees and learning how to ride his mother's bike. He tells us also about his piano lessons with an old grim lady. He even tries to plan his way home with a girl he's interested in. She rejects him by finding an excuse, even though he waited for her.
The second protagonist of this book, Mr. Summer is constantly walking around the lake. We never get to know his motivation to do so.
One day when the first person narrator tries to kill himself over a dispute with the old lady by jumping off a tree, he observes Mr. Summer resting and gasping down next to the tree.
The last time the boy sees Mr. Summer alive is when the man walks down the lake. He goes deeper into the water until his appearence is none existent. Then nobody remembers him. Only his landlord is influenced by his disapperence.
The second protagonist of this book, Mr. Summer is constantly walking around the lake. We never get to know his motivation to do so.
One day when the first person narrator tries to kill himself over a dispute with the old lady by jumping off a tree, he observes Mr. Summer resting and gasping down next to the tree.
The last time the boy sees Mr. Summer alive is when the man walks down the lake. He goes deeper into the water until his appearence is none existent. Then nobody remembers him. Only his landlord is influenced by his disapperence.
eliathereader's review against another edition
3.0
En az sevdiğim Süskind kitabı oldu ama yüne de severek okudum.
ckrupiej's review against another edition
"Não sei o que me manteve calado tão persistentemente e por tanto tempo... mas creio que não foi nem medo, nem culpa, nem má consciência. Foi a recordação daquele queixume na floresta, daqueles lábios trémulos à chuva, daquela frase implorante: "De uma vez por todas, deixem-me em paz!" A mesma recordação que me manteve calado quando vi o Sr. Sommer afundar-se na água."
ehammes's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Follows the story of a nameless MC and his observations on Herr Sommer
annalenawrites's review
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was interesting and enjoyable and I liked seeing how the paths of the boy and the older man cross and how they affect each other's lives without ever directly speaking to each other. The writing style is easy to follow and yet old-fashioned and the story meanders a bit but it's a quick, nice read.
iamstraightasanoodle's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0