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391 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781843432067
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: 01 January 2007
Description
During the German occupation of Holland, tobacconist Henri Osewoudt is visited by Dorbeck. Dorbeck is Osewoudt s spitting image in reverse. Henri is blond and beardless, with a high voice; Dorbeck is dark-haired, and his voice deep. I had the feel...
Community Reviews Summary of 982 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
tense 46%
challenging 38%
adventurous 29%
reflective 21%
sad 10%
emotional 8%
funny 6%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 28% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 32% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Antisemitism, Sexual content, TransphobiaMinor
Rape, Racial slurs, Homophobia
391 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781843432067
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: 01 January 2007
Description
During the German occupation of Holland, tobacconist Henri Osewoudt is visited by Dorbeck. Dorbeck is Osewoudt s spitting image in reverse. Henri is blond and beardless, with a high voice; Dorbeck is dark-haired, and his voice deep. I had the feel...
Community Reviews Summary of 982 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
tense 46%
challenging 38%
adventurous 29%
reflective 21%
sad 10%
emotional 8%
funny 6%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 28% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 32% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Antisemitism, Sexual content, TransphobiaMinor
Rape, Racial slurs, Homophobia