The Double-Bass by Patrick Süskind

The Double-Bass

Patrick Süskind with Michael Hofmann

90 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

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Description

'Tell me if you can why a grown man in his mid-thirties, namely me, should have to live with an instrument that's a constant handicap to him?! Humanly, socially, sexually, musically, in traffic - nothing but a handicap!'

Community Reviews Summary of 331 reviews

Moods

reflective 60%
funny 53%
emotional 30%
lighthearted 26%
informative 20%
dark 10%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%
tense 6%
challenging 3%

Pace

fast 69%
slow 15%
medium 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | Plot: 7% | A mix: 3% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 95% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.61

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