A review by toebean5
The Weekend by Bernhard Schlink

3.0

So, I tried to describe this book to someone, and the description sounded really unappealing. Who wants to read about a reunion of middle-aged friends over a weekend? It's really un-like something I would usually read. But I enjoyed The Reader so much, I just wanted to see what his other books were like. And it wasn't bad- the writing is so tight that nothing is left out and everything included is essential. The characters are well-written, and the emotions are realistic and powerful at times. It wasn't exciting or life-changing, but... it was good. And a fast read. I just can't decide who this would appeal to, readers-advisory-wise...