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egilmore's review against another edition
5.0
As always, don’t know how to describe the magic of Sebald. I loved this. Not as much as Austerlitz. But still loved it.
emmalikescats's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
mercenator's review against another edition
5.0
This book is like one big puzzle. I really appreciated being able to put together the pieces on my own and not having the book tell me what to think. S does astounding job creating a book that is almost completely plotless and characterLess but still having a somehow be interesting. The fact that it functions of the palimpsest on its own right really impressed me and I enjoyed the challenge that this book presented.
lauren708's review against another edition
4.0
Sebald fashioned some really lovely prose in this book. I loved how it reflected the journey, itself. The book was overall fascinating in its context and makeup. I didn't expect to learn as much seemingly random information as I did.
mmillerb's review against another edition
5.0
likely a nonstandard introduction to sebald - but i get the hype guys! really i do!
egyptiaca's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
themorsecode's review against another edition
5.0
Really unlike anything else I've read; a dreamlike, melancholy travelogue/essay/meditation on loss, memory and history. I know the areas of Norfolk and Suffolk he visits reasonably well, growing up in the area, and he captures the coastline well - Dunwich and its unique eeriness in particular. A book I can see myself returning to in the future.