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162 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781935554479
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Melville House Publishing
Publication date: 27 March 2012
Description
This never-before translated work by a major yet overlooked mid-20th century writer is a brutally funny look at the human comedy on the eve of Europe's decent into Fascism. It tells the tale of a failed used car salesman who wants to live the high...
Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
informative 33%
adventurous 22%
challenging 22%
lighthearted 22%
dark 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 12%Strong character development?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Misogyny, Sexual assault
162 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781935554479
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Melville House Publishing
Publication date: 27 March 2012
Description
This never-before translated work by a major yet overlooked mid-20th century writer is a brutally funny look at the human comedy on the eve of Europe's decent into Fascism. It tells the tale of a failed used car salesman who wants to live the high...
Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
informative 33%
adventurous 22%
challenging 22%
lighthearted 22%
dark 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 12%Strong character development?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Misogyny, Sexual assault