The Drinker by Hans Fallada

350 pages first pub 1944 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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This astonishing, autobiographical tour de force was written by Hans Fallada in an encrypted notebook while he was incarcerated in a Nazi insane asylum. Discovered after his death, it tells the tale—often fierce, often poignant, often extremely fu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
sad 66%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.88

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