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vrbovaa__'s review against another edition
funny
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Gun violence, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
elihrus's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I know a lot of people don't like Hrabal - you either love the writing or hate it. I think what is so appealing about it is its humanness. I don't see the vulgarity people usually rebuke Hrabal for. Is it simple? Yes. But that's the point. It's relatable, rough, and life is described in it's purest, ugliest, most disgusting, but also the happiest, form.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Suicide attempt, Murder, and War
bill369's review against another edition
dark
reflective
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? Yes
3.0
I read this book for the maturita exam.
The characters are intriguing. Especially the main character. I find them to be rather complex yet not loveable or hateable. I believe it's because of the fact of how little I know about the characters.
The ordinary life of a person working at the train station during the second world war. How does the war affect him?
I don't want to share any lines.
I like how the book ended.
I'm pleasantly surprised. I thought this book was the same as Postřižiny. I'm glad I read it only because of the maturita exam.
The characters are intriguing. Especially the main character. I find them to be rather complex yet not loveable or hateable. I believe it's because of the fact of how little I know about the characters.
The ordinary life of a person working at the train station during the second world war. How does the war affect him?
I don't want to share any lines.
I like how the book ended.
I'm pleasantly surprised. I thought this book was the same as Postřižiny. I'm glad I read it only because of the maturita exam.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and War
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual content, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Body horror, Death, and Blood