All for Nothing by Walter Kempowski

All for Nothing

Walter Kempowski with Anthea Bell (Translator)

368 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

A wealthy family tries--and fails--to seal themselves off from the chaos of post-World War II life surrounding them in this stunning novel by one of Germany's most important post-war writers. In East Prussia, January 1945, the German forces are in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
challenging 75%
emotional 75%
dark 50%
funny 25%
informative 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.9

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