A review by depechemold
The Piano Teacher by Elfriede Jelinek

challenging dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Very interesting to read after seeing the movie, although it's been a few years. I'm inclined to rewatch it now because, based on my memory, the movie had a very different attitude towards the "relationship" dynamic in general and Klemmer specifically. IMO, the movie was less damning of him, partially because we got less of his interiority on screen.

The language is so interesting, even in translation.