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jazose's review
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
morinokaeru's review against another edition
4.0
A book that deserves a second reading, because you can't fully understand it after reading it once.
jasminenoack's review
4.0
Think Auschwitz...
I suppose on some level a meditation on what writing looks like after Auschwitz.
I suppose on some level a meditation on what writing looks like after Auschwitz.
jadzia's review
1.0
I was really disappointed with the book of Kertesz since he is awarded with the Noble prize but I do realize that it is impossible to enjoy all the authors, even distinguished ones. "The Pathseeker" is a short form, Kertesz describes totalitarianism and alludes to what happened during the WWII - the biggest tragedy of our times - Holocaust. I think the topic is extremely important and that is why, so difficult, so overcomplicating the story and the language did not really help in understanding the book. I do not know if it is the fault of the translation or the language of Kertesz but I didn't enjoy it at all. I was struggling with finishing such a short read, which meant that I didn't appreciate what I was reading. Nevertheless, I would like to try diferent books written by this author, which may appeal to me more.
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