The World Goes On by George Szirtes, László Krasznahorkai, John Batki, Ottilie Mulzet

311 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

In The World Goes On, a narrator first speaks directly, then tells eleven unforgettable stories, and then bids farewell (“for here I would leave this earth and these stars, because I would take nothing with me”). As László Krasznahoraki himself ex...

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Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
mysterious 100%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.6

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