The Darkroom of Damocles by Willem Frederik Hermans

The Darkroom of Damocles

Willem Frederik Hermans with Ina Rilke (Translator)

400 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)

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During the German occupation of Holland, tobacconist Henri Osewoudt is visited by Dorbeck. Dorbeck is Osewoudt's spitting image in reverse. Henri is blond and beardless, with a high voice; Dorbeck is dark-haired, and his voice deep. Dorbeck gives...

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Community Reviews Summary of 982 reviews

Moods

mysterious 74%
dark 63%
tense 46%
challenging 38%
adventurous 29%
reflective 21%
sad 10%
emotional 8%
funny 6%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 17%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 28% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 32% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.5

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