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98 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349102627
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Abacus
Publication date: 27 May 1993
Description
TOO LOUD A SOLITUDE is a tender and funny story of Haňťa - a man who has lived in a Czech police state - for 35 years, working as compactor of wastepaper and books. In the process of compacting, he has acquired an education so unwitting he can't q...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,139 reviews
Moods
sad 46%
dark 45%
emotional 43%
challenging 21%
funny 21%
inspiring 11%
tense 8%
mysterious 7%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 3% | Plot: 1% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SuicideModerate
Bullying, Excrement, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Death98 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349102627
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Abacus
Publication date: 27 May 1993
Description
TOO LOUD A SOLITUDE is a tender and funny story of Haňťa - a man who has lived in a Czech police state - for 35 years, working as compactor of wastepaper and books. In the process of compacting, he has acquired an education so unwitting he can't q...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,139 reviews
Moods
sad 46%
dark 45%
emotional 43%
challenging 21%
funny 21%
inspiring 11%
tense 8%
mysterious 7%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 3% | Plot: 1% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SuicideModerate
Bullying, Excrement, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Death