All for Nothing by Walter Kempowski

All for Nothing

Walter Kempowski with Anthea Bell (Translator)

missing duration info Add in missing duration information 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 postwar writers.In East Prussia, January 1945, the German forces are in ret...

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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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