The Double-Bass by Patrick Süskind

The Double-Bass

Patrick Süskind with Michael Hofmann

90 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)

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Description

'Tell me if you can why a grown man in his mid-thirties, namely me, should have to live with an instrument that's a constant handicap to him?! Humanly, socially, sexually, musically, in traffic - nothing but a handicap!'

Community Reviews Summary of 338 reviews

Moods

reflective 60%
funny 51%
emotional 33%
lighthearted 27%
informative 18%
dark 12%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%
tense 6%
challenging 3%

Pace

fast 71%
slow 14%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | Plot: 6% | A mix: 3% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 96% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.61

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