Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
informative
inspiring
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
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
Moderate: Miscarriage
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Wunderschön und berührend. Kitsch? Vielleicht. Für mich bereits ein moderner Klassiker.
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Gentle yet absorbing cosy lit
—
In a distinctly Viennese take on the uplifting shop genre, Seethaler recreates 1960s Vienna, following the unambitious Robert Simon as he takes on a disused shop near the market where he oddjobs and turns it into the beating heart of the neighbourhood.
The political and historical events of the period barely intrude, leaving the characters to shine. There is not a spare word in this short novel, giving a real sense of the turmoil post-war and the optimism of the coming decades. All is predictable but so charmingly and winningly written that there is more to glean from an instant re-reading.
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I wasn't sure what to expect with this one. It intrigued me as the title leaves a lot of guesswork. I found it quite hopeful to begin with and Robert Simon's quest to build something new for himself post-war seemed a beacon of hope in a time and place that would have seemed quite bleak.
Simon forges a number of friendships through his willingness to serve his community. He seems a good natured man with a desire to just belong and get on with his life. His relationship with the widow intrigued me and I found it both sad and endearing that they took care of each other, particularly at the end.
Mila is an interesting character too and it was nice to see her find her place although things weren't always positive for her.
Definitely an quirky bunch of characters. It's sad at time but gives a glimpse into the realities of community life and how things work out sometimes.
Simon forges a number of friendships through his willingness to serve his community. He seems a good natured man with a desire to just belong and get on with his life. His relationship with the widow intrigued me and I found it both sad and endearing that they took care of each other, particularly at the end.
Mila is an interesting character too and it was nice to see her find her place although things weren't always positive for her.
Definitely an quirky bunch of characters. It's sad at time but gives a glimpse into the realities of community life and how things work out sometimes.
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
relaxing
medium-paced
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Ein Buch wie eine Umarmung zum Abschied. Warm, melancholisch und man wünschte sie würde nie enden.
Ich mochte die Liebe in den Beschreibungen, die Klarheit und die Atmosphäre. Kaum ein Wort zu viel. Präzise, unprätentiös und warm.
Einfache Umstände, aber Tiefe und viele Facetten in den Leben der beschriebenen Personen. So unterschiedlich die verschiedenen Schicksale, so gleich in ihrer Menschlichkeit und Geduld.
Zeit und Stadt sind nur wunderbar knapp angedeutete Kulisse. Und ein alter Bekannter huscht gegen Ende durchs Bild und weckt eine kleine lächelnde Erinnerung.
Ich lese Robert Seethalers Bücher sehr gern. Dieses ganz besonders. Ein Genuss.
Ich mochte die Liebe in den Beschreibungen, die Klarheit und die Atmosphäre. Kaum ein Wort zu viel. Präzise, unprätentiös und warm.
Einfache Umstände, aber Tiefe und viele Facetten in den Leben der beschriebenen Personen. So unterschiedlich die verschiedenen Schicksale, so gleich in ihrer Menschlichkeit und Geduld.
Zeit und Stadt sind nur wunderbar knapp angedeutete Kulisse. Und ein alter Bekannter huscht gegen Ende durchs Bild und weckt eine kleine lächelnde Erinnerung.
Ich lese Robert Seethalers Bücher sehr gern. Dieses ganz besonders. Ein Genuss.