The Flower Show and the Toth Family by István Örkény

The Flower Show and the Toth Family

István Örkény with Michael Henry Heim (Translator), Clara Gyorgyey (Translator)

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The Flower Show and The Toth Family, two novellas in one volume by Istv n rk ny (1912-79), introduce to an English-speaking audience a Hungarian writer with a keen sense of the absurdities of modern life. In the '60s and '70s, rk ny's vein of bl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
funny 50%
lighthearted 50%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | Character: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.57

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