535 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571225392
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: 01 April 2005
Description
Ryder, a renowned pianist, arrives in a Central European city he cannot identify for a concert he cannot remember agreeing to give. But then as he traverses a landscape by turns eerie and comical – and always strangely malleable, as a dream might ...
Community Reviews Summary of 795 reviews
Moods
mysterious 69%
reflective 62%
emotional 33%
tense 32%
sad 26%
dark 22%
funny 16%
adventurous 13%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Alcoholism, Animal death, InfidelityMinor
Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content
535 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571225392
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: 01 April 2005
Description
Ryder, a renowned pianist, arrives in a Central European city he cannot identify for a concert he cannot remember agreeing to give. But then as he traverses a landscape by turns eerie and comical – and always strangely malleable, as a dream might ...
Community Reviews Summary of 795 reviews
Moods
mysterious 69%
reflective 62%
emotional 33%
tense 32%
sad 26%
dark 22%
funny 16%
adventurous 13%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Alcoholism, Animal death, InfidelityMinor
Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content