The Tobacconist by Robert Seethaler

The Tobacconist

Robert Seethaler with Charlotte Collins (Translator)

240 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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From Robert Seethaler, the author of the Man Booker International shortlisted A Whole Life, comes a deeply moving story of ordinary lives profoundly affected by the Third Reich, in the tradition of novels such as Fred Uhlman's classic Reunion, Ber...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,677 reviews

Moods

reflective 59%
emotional 56%
sad 50%
dark 31%
informative 26%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
challenging 17%
funny 12%
hopeful 9%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 25%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.57

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