All for Nothing by Walter Kempowski

All for Nothing

Walter Kempowski with Anthea Bell (Translator)

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fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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Description

A wealthy family tries-and fails-to seal themselves off from the chaos of post-World War II life surrounding them in this stunning novel by one of Germany's most important postwar writers.In East Prussia, January 1945, the German forces are in ret...

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Community Reviews Summary of 187 reviews

Moods

sad 90%
challenging 70%
dark 70%
emotional 60%
reflective 40%
tense 40%
adventurous 10%
funny 10%
informative 10%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | Plot: 28% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.96

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