The Capital by Robert Menasse, Jamie Bulloch

368 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary politics challenging funny reflective slow-paced

Description

Brussels. A panorama of tragic heroes, manipulative losers, involuntary accomplices. In his new novel, Robert Menasse spans a narrative arc between the times, the nations, the inevitable and the irony of fate, between petty bureaucracy and big emo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews

Moods

informative 68%
funny 56%
reflective 56%
challenging 25%
lighthearted 25%
hopeful 18%
emotional 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
sad 12%
adventurous 6%
dark 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 35%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.55

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