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Montauk by Max Frisch

tfj's review

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reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Biographische (Lebens-)Geschichten von Herrn Frisch, die eigentlich nicht in einen non-biographischen Ansatz gehören. Nun gehören die drei letzten Erzählungen aber - laut Forschung - zusammen und werden gerne in einen Karton geschmissen. Tja, was soll man da anderes machen als auch eine (quasi-)biographische Erzählung zu lesen. Halten wir fest: Frisch redet mehr über die letzte Trennung zu seiner Geliebten als über seine (Ex-)Frau und Kinder. Er kennt seine Fehler irgendwo und irgendwie, aber auch nicht so richtig. Er versteht viel vom Küstenwetter - Notiz an mich: Land- und Seewind, Regen am Meer - aber wenig von Frauen, da er mit ihnen anders umgeht als mit männlichen Menschen.  

deboramadeleine's review against another edition

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reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

pcastleton's review against another edition

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4.0

An autobiographical account of the author having a brief romantic interlude with a woman 30+ years younger, on Long Island in the late seventies. The event serves as a basis for contemplation of his relationships throughout his life. Most moving towards the end.

quietschedingsens's review

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emotional reflective fast-paced

3.0

thatgirlisreading's review against another edition

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emotional sad slow-paced

4.25

mia_1312's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

studyinghisword's review against another edition

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informative reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

akkikofnu's review against another edition

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challenging slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.0

xenschei's review

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emotional inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

elp's review

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challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0