While We Were Dreaming by Clemens Meyer

While We Were Dreaming

Clemens Meyer with Katy Derbyshire (Translator)

597 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction literary challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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Rico, Mark, Paul and Daniel were 13 when the Berlin Wall fell in autumn 1989. Growing up in Leipzig at the time of reunification, they dream of a better life somewhere beyond the brewery quarter. Every night they roam the streets, partying, riotin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
reflective 66%
challenging 59%
emotional 55%
sad 44%
tense 29%
adventurous 18%
informative 7%
funny 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 37%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 24% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 68% | No: 28% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.73

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