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46jjsg 's review for:
Beware of Pity
by Stefan Zweig
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The exploration of human condition is so fun and interesting to read in this one- I can see how Zweig was bestie with Freud.
This novel seems so unsuspecting at first and then becomes this downward spiral of despair, obsession, anguish, loathing (both at others and self)... Some of the best internal monologes I've read and I won't lie I laughed multiple times throughout the book at the sheer ridiculousness and cowardness of Hofmiller.
I was going to rate this 4.75/5 but that scene whereCondor tears Hofmiller a new one was so entertaining +.25
This novel seems so unsuspecting at first and then becomes this downward spiral of despair, obsession, anguish, loathing (both at others and self)... Some of the best internal monologes I've read and I won't lie I laughed multiple times throughout the book at the sheer ridiculousness and cowardness of Hofmiller.
I was going to rate this 4.75/5 but that scene where
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Mental illness, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Antisemitism, War