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oofym's review
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? It's complicated
3.5
This was a fun one, but also very tricky to rate. On one hand I have zero criticisms about this story, the prose, characters and themes are all succinctly executed; on the otherhand nothing really stood out to me much either. Which in all fairness; its a very short book so it's going to be hard to leave a lasting impression, I just wish there was a little more mmm- "special sauce".
I enjoyed the dichotomy between men who are completely logical in how they go about things vs men who are more memory/creatively driven.
The story of the chess player being driven to mania through obsession with one task was fun too.
Also: excellent translation by Andrea Bell. The prose was very clear and understandable, it didn't feel choppy at all and flowed smoothly.
I enjoyed the dichotomy between men who are completely logical in how they go about things vs men who are more memory/creatively driven.
The story of the chess player being driven to mania through obsession with one task was fun too.
Also: excellent translation by Andrea Bell. The prose was very clear and understandable, it didn't feel choppy at all and flowed smoothly.
nurgiaquesada's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
4.5
mayacydney's review against another edition
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
gwensapple's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
annasina's review against another edition
5.0
Stefan Zweig verstand sein Handwerk. Grandios erzählt.
emma_honner's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
slxshii12's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ratingwithears's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
meesh150's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture and War
Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis
vxmlie's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75