Reviews

The Legend of The Holy Drinker by Joseph Roth

albertomdh's review against another edition

5.0

Poco antes de morir (Como consecuencia de su dependencia del alcohol) Roth escribió esta narración sobre un alcohólico que tiene una misión que cumplir pero al que las circunstancias (y su dependencia) se lo impiden.

Supongo que esta obra se puede considerar el testamento literario de Roth (Posiblemente ya fuera consciente de que no le quedaba mucho tiempo) En cualquier caso es una historia absorbente y con todo el talento que era capaz de dar de si el autor. Mi favorita entre toda su obra.

almostbasic's review against another edition

lighthearted sad fast-paced

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

4.0

bambooty's review against another edition

reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.5

giuliamrll's review against another edition

sad fast-paced

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

3.0

tzipor's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

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

5.0

aftaerglows's review against another edition

2.0

il protagonista più pirla che io abbia mai letto

cheesecakes's review against another edition

dark sad slow-paced

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

4.0

frcoady's review against another edition

reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

jsuispoesie's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Forse questa novella diventa parabola nel momento in cui vediamo nella figura del benefattore Dio, che concede i suoi doni al povero Andreas apparentemente senz motivo, senza nulla chiedere in cambio se non di restituire ciò che ha dato alla piccola Santa Teresa. Nel suo "viaggio" Andreas cercherà più volte di tenere fede alla sua promessa, ma ricadrà sempre nel peccato (l'alcool, i piaceri...) per motivi futili. Andreas ha l'intenzione di fare il Bene, ma il Male triva sempre nuovi modi per tentarlo e fargli cambiare strada in modo subdolo. È una bella parabola se letta in questo modo, ma personalmente leggendo la trama mi sarei aspettata qualcosina di più. Per ora due stelle e mezzo, ma la mia opinione potrebbe cambiare con una rilettura.

fransnotebook's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

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

4.5