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The Double-Bass, by Michael Hofmann, Patrick Süskind

anywiebs's review against another edition

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3.0

This might be a lot less annoying when watched on a stage. REading it I felt a mansplained and complained at by a despicable person. Still worth the read.

yasministry's review against another edition

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5.0

wonderful discovery. i didn't even know this kind of book existed!!! halfway between theatre and novella? an extremely fun read in any case. the epitome of character-driven literature. i need to read more of this genre whatever it is. forever grateful to süskind. an absolute MADMAN

vio01's review against another edition

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

2.0

mjollreads's review against another edition

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3.75

Aber es ist ekelhaft, wenn diese Dame mit anderen Herren ausgeht. Ich finde das ekelhaft! Die Dame, die ich liebe! Geht nicht mit andern Herren in ein Fischlokal! Nacht für Nacht! … Zwar, sie kennt mich nicht, aber … aber das ist auch die einzige Entschuldigung, die sie hat! Wenn sie mich kennt … wenn sie mich dann kennenlernt … es ist nicht wahrscheinlich, aber … wenn wir uns dann kennen, dann – kann sie was erleben, das kann ich Ihnen jetzt schon sagen, das gebe ich Ihnen schriftlich, weil … weil … 
*Er fängt plötzlich zu brüllen an.*
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honestly same 😭 some months ago I'd find this fella extremely relatable thank god it's not the case anymore 

schleencopter's review against another edition

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2.0

generally kinda boring ? there were some interesting parts though and it was a quick and accessible read 

pagesofnectar's review

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4.0

3.5 to be honest
I can't say that I enjoyed this as much as his other two books that I've read (Perfume & The Pigeon) but I did appreciate its philosophy and the way it depicts the withdrawal from achieving dreams that characterizes most people.

saba_akbarpouran's review against another edition

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ترجمهٔ خیلی بده اجازه نداد که بتونم بیشتر از نصف کتاب رو بخونم..... تمامی اصطلاحات موسیقی رو غلط ترجمه کردن... اسم آهنگسازها هم اشتباه ترجمه شده. زمانی که هیچ اطلاعاتی از موسیقی ندارن چرا دست به ترجمه می‌زنن و کتاب رو نابود می‌کنن.

rucadiuca's review against another edition

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4.0

Je n'ecouterai plus la contrebasse de la meme facon.

coralang's review against another edition

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4.0

Cet auteur a un don, celui d’inverser une situation en quelques pages. De passionné à belliqueux, il n’y a qu’un pas. Amateur de musique, voici un hommage à votre art, les descriptions y sont détaillées et peu abordable pour le profane. L’émotion vécue par le narrateur est intense.

lmsst's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated

4.0