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13shapeshifters's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Surprisingly good in the 2nd half. i could maybe learn to love the 1st half knowing what i know now about the rest. easy and obvious themes and motifs that i‘ll have to have a closer look at at a later time
porvbmw's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pia_moss's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
caffee's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
reachant's review against another edition
4.0
What an absolutely delightful book. Last year I did a tour of Europe and bought a book (in English) from each of the 13 countries I visited - this was my Austrian book. And while in Austria I visited the Freud Museum, so I could visualise the setting of the story. This made this lovely story, with touches of magical realism, an absolute joy to read.
josephinereads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
alundeberg's review against another edition
4.0
A quiet, sweet, sad, and timely coming of age tale set in 1937 Austria of young Franz whose life is shaped by forces outside his control: economics, The Nazi invasion of his country, and love. Seethaler explores how these greater events affect the lives of regular people, including Dr. Freud, to show that no one can escape the movement of history regardless of fame, learning, and credentials. It also delves into what kinds of decisions people make in times of great trial and the consequences of those decisions.
y3redroses's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
3.25
lambageddon's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25