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190 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780573110153
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Samuel French
Publication date: 20 February 2015
Description
This provocative work weaves a confrontation between mediocrity and genius into a tale of breathtaking dramatic power. In the court of the Austrian Emperor Josef, Antonio Salieri is the established composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of al...
Community Reviews Summary of 824 reviews
Moods
tense 40%
funny 38%
reflective 31%
emotional 29%
mysterious 29%
challenging 20%
sad 18%
adventurous 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 31% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Infidelity
190 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780573110153
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Samuel French
Publication date: 20 February 2015
Description
This provocative work weaves a confrontation between mediocrity and genius into a tale of breathtaking dramatic power. In the court of the Austrian Emperor Josef, Antonio Salieri is the established composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of al...
Community Reviews Summary of 824 reviews
Moods
tense 40%
funny 38%
reflective 31%
emotional 29%
mysterious 29%
challenging 20%
sad 18%
adventurous 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 31% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Infidelity