To Die in Spring by Ralf Rothmann

To Die in Spring

Ralf Rothmann with Shaun Whiteside (Translator)

224 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The lunacy of the final months of World War II, as experienced by a young German soldierDistant, silent, often drunk, Walter Urban is a difficult man to have as a father. But his son—the narrator of this slim, harrowing novel—is curious about Walt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
dark 90%
challenging 72%
reflective 45%
tense 45%
emotional 27%
informative 27%
adventurous 18%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 37% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.58

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