Dog Years by Ralph Manheim, Günter Grass

576 pages first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction reflective slow-paced
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A novel set in three parts, beginning in the 1920s and ending in the 1950s, that follows the lives of two friends from the prewar years in Germany through an apocalyptic period and its startling aftermath. Translated by Ralph Manheim. A Helen and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
dark 66%
reflective 66%
funny 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.63

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