A review by zulala
Billiards at Half-Past Nine by Heinrich Böll

emotional informative sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Great book to look at the German reality after the world wars from a new perspective. Unusual timeline adds depth to the novel.