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A review by robertt
Die Geschichte von Herrn Sommer by Patrick Süskind
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I really enjoyed reading this lighthearted book. The first person narrator a young boy explains his childhood of climbing trees and learning how to ride his mother's bike. He tells us also about his piano lessons with an old grim lady. He even tries to plan his way home with a girl he's interested in. She rejects him by finding an excuse, even though he waited for her.
The second protagonist of this book, Mr. Summer is constantly walking around the lake. We never get to know his motivation to do so.
One day when the first person narrator tries to kill himself over a dispute with the old lady by jumping off a tree, he observes Mr. Summer resting and gasping down next to the tree.
The last time the boy sees Mr. Summer alive is when the man walks down the lake. He goes deeper into the water until his appearence is none existent. Then nobody remembers him. Only his landlord is influenced by his disapperence.
The second protagonist of this book, Mr. Summer is constantly walking around the lake. We never get to know his motivation to do so.
One day when the first person narrator tries to kill himself over a dispute with the old lady by jumping off a tree, he observes Mr. Summer resting and gasping down next to the tree.
The last time the boy sees Mr. Summer alive is when the man walks down the lake. He goes deeper into the water until his appearence is none existent. Then nobody remembers him. Only his landlord is influenced by his disapperence.