The Wall Jumper by Peter Schneider, Leigh Hafrey

The Wall Jumper

Peter Schneider, Leigh Hafrey

139 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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With an introduction by Ian McEwan, 'The Wall Jumper' is a novella that captures the mood of Cold War Berlin. The characters are all, in their different ways, wall jumpers, trying to lose themselves. Ultimately, the walls inside their heads prove ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 188 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
informative 66%
challenging 33%
adventurous 19%
funny 14%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
emotional 9%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
tense 9%
dark 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 45%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 12% | A mix: 6% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.61

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