The Loser by Thomas Bernhard, Jack Dawson

The Loser

Thomas Bernhard, Jack Dawson

208 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction literary music challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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Thomas Bernhard was one of the most original writers of the twentieth century. His formal innovation ranks with Beckett and Kafka, his outrageously cantankerous voice recalls Dostoevsky, but his gift for lacerating, lyrical, provocative prose is i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 627 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
dark 66%
challenging 57%
sad 26%
funny 21%
emotional 16%
tense 11%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 65%
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% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.93

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