Badenheim 1939 by Aharon Appelfeld

Badenheim 1939

Aharon Appelfeld with Dalya Bilu (Translator)

144 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

A small masterpiece of world literature, set in Europe months before the Nazis began their rise. It is spring 1939. And Badenheim, a resort town vaguely in the orbit of Vienna, is preparing for its summer season. The vacationers arrive as they alw...

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Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews

Moods

dark 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.61

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