Reviews

De Weense sigarenboer by Robert Seethaler, Liesbeth van Nes

greybeard49's review against another edition

4.0

A book to make you thankful that you live in the society that we do and long may it last. Novel begins as a rites of passage experience for a pre Second World War Austrian teenager moving from a safe rural family environment to an urban landscape which is very different. Seethaler writes very well. He is understated and gentle in his approach and reveals or introduces things gradually. He develops the angst of young love very well and his characterisation is excellent.
The contrast comes with the Nazis and the annexation of Austria. Things become much more threatening and the atmosphere darkens. This changes the tone completely but completes the novel.
Really very good.

ilsebilse's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

eliathereader's review against another edition

4.0

Güzel ve etkileyici bir romandı. Bütün diyaloglar düşünülerek yazılmış ve kitabın yapısı aynı bir piramit gibi katman katman işlenilmiş. Zekice yazılmış duygusal bir kitap.

paalooza's review against another edition

sad slow-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

2.5

anja_28's review against another edition

reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

3.75

birgits_bookshelf's review against another edition

4.0

Wow, ein tolles Buch das ich jedem nur wärmstens empfehlen kann. es liest sich schnell und der Schreibstil ist wunderbar.

fenjareads's review against another edition

3.0

3⭐️

comet's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

zeitfensterr's review against another edition

challenging funny informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.25

katjapopatja's review against another edition

emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0