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196 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780226043883
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Loser is a brilliant fictional account of an imaginary relationship among three men—the late piano virtuoso Glenn Gould, the unnamed narrator, and a fictional pianist, Wertheimer—who meet in 1953 to study with Vladimir Horowitz. In the face of...
Community Reviews Summary of 630 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 accident196 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780226043883
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Loser is a brilliant fictional account of an imaginary relationship among three men—the late piano virtuoso Glenn Gould, the unnamed narrator, and a fictional pianist, Wertheimer—who meet in 1953 to study with Vladimir Horowitz. In the face of...
Community Reviews Summary of 630 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