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189 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400077540
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 17 October 2006
Description
One of Bernhard's most acclaimed novels, The Loser centers on a fictional relationship between piano virtuoso Glenn Gould and two of his fellow students who feel compelled to renounce their musical ambitions in the face of Gould's incomparable gen...
Community Reviews Summary of 627 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
challenging 57%
sad 26%
funny 21%
emotional 16%
tense 11%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 20%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 97% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic friendshipModerate
Classism, Death of parentMinor
Car accident
189 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400077540
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 17 October 2006
Description
One of Bernhard's most acclaimed novels, The Loser centers on a fictional relationship between piano virtuoso Glenn Gould and two of his fellow students who feel compelled to renounce their musical ambitions in the face of Gould's incomparable gen...
Community Reviews Summary of 627 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
challenging 57%
sad 26%
funny 21%
emotional 16%
tense 11%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 20%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 97% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic friendshipModerate
Classism, Death of parentMinor
Car accident