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ameliasbooks's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
If the writing is good, the topic could be interesting, but the content is some misogynistic "what makes a man a man" bs, then this rating is still generous.
bill369's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I read this book for the maturita exam.
The characters are intriguing. Especially the main character. I find them to be rather complex yet not loveable or hateable. I believe it's because of the fact of how little I know about the characters.
The ordinary life of a person working at the train station during the second world war. How does the war affect him?
I don't want to share any lines.
I like how the book ended.
I'm pleasantly surprised. I thought this book was the same as Postřižiny. I'm glad I read it only because of the maturita exam.
The characters are intriguing. Especially the main character. I find them to be rather complex yet not loveable or hateable. I believe it's because of the fact of how little I know about the characters.
The ordinary life of a person working at the train station during the second world war. How does the war affect him?
I don't want to share any lines.
I like how the book ended.
I'm pleasantly surprised. I thought this book was the same as Postřižiny. I'm glad I read it only because of the maturita exam.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and War
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual content, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Body horror, Death, and Blood
peiman198913's review against another edition
3.0
داستان در آخرین سالهای جنگ جهانی دوم در کشور چک در حال وقوع است. ابتدا طی یک صحنه سقوط یک هواپیمای آلمانی نزدیک به یک روستا تقریبا با رل اصلی و خانواده و شهر زندگی اون آشنا میشیم و بعد بقیه داستان در یک ایستگاه قطار طی میشه که نقش اول ما کارمند راه آهن در اون ایستگاهه و هم درگیر یک ماجرای عشقی و هم درگیر ماجرای جنگ.... ه
mustardseed's review against another edition
3.0
a quick review for a mercifully short novel. this guy is supposed to be very humorous but i must confess that the humour almost completely flew over my head. i was all ready to give up on this when i got to the end (not really understanding anything that had happened really) and it made it all worthwhile. it was a single scene, really one short sequence of events, but it was crafted so powerfully, and has left its mark in my mind.
martisegura's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75