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336 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575074262
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz Paperbacks
Publication date: 14 November 2002
Description
When Brian Duffy, an ageing soldier of fortune, is recruited in Venice by a strange old man to work as a bouncer in Vienna at an inn where the fabulous Herzwesten beer is brewed, everything seems straightforward. But his journey is far from it. Pu...
Community Reviews Summary of 341 reviews
Moods
dark 42%
funny 42%
lighthearted 28%
mysterious 28%
tense 28%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
informative 14%
reflective 14%
sad 14%
Pace
fast 14%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
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336 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575074262
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz Paperbacks
Publication date: 14 November 2002
Description
When Brian Duffy, an ageing soldier of fortune, is recruited in Venice by a strange old man to work as a bouncer in Vienna at an inn where the fabulous Herzwesten beer is brewed, everything seems straightforward. But his journey is far from it. Pu...
Community Reviews Summary of 341 reviews
Moods
dark 42%
funny 42%
lighthearted 28%
mysterious 28%
tense 28%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
informative 14%
reflective 14%
sad 14%
Pace
fast 14%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.