535 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571225392
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: 01 April 2005
Description
Ryder, a renowned pianist, arrives in a Central European city he cannot identify for a concert he cannot remember agreeing to give. But then as he traverses a landscape by turns eerie and comical – and always strangely malleable, as a dream might ...
Community Reviews Summary of 893 reviews
Moods
challenging 69%
reflective 60%
emotional 35%
tense 34%
sad 25%
dark 23%
funny 17%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 19%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Alcoholism, Animal death, BullyingMinor
Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content
535 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571225392
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: 01 April 2005
Description
Ryder, a renowned pianist, arrives in a Central European city he cannot identify for a concert he cannot remember agreeing to give. But then as he traverses a landscape by turns eerie and comical – and always strangely malleable, as a dream might ...
Community Reviews Summary of 893 reviews
Moods
challenging 69%
reflective 60%
emotional 35%
tense 34%
sad 25%
dark 23%
funny 17%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 19%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Alcoholism, Animal death, BullyingMinor
Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content