189 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400077540
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 17 October 2006
Description
Thomas Bernhard was one of the most original writers of the twentieth century. His formal innovation ranks with Beckett and Kafka, his outrageously cantankerous voice recalls Dostoevsky, but his gift for lacerating, lyrical, provocative prose is i...
Community Reviews Summary of 363 reviews
Moods
challenging 46%
dark 40%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
funny 13%
inspiring 6%
tense 6%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 61% | No: 38%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | No: 38%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%Average rating
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189 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400077540
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 17 October 2006
Description
Thomas Bernhard was one of the most original writers of the twentieth century. His formal innovation ranks with Beckett and Kafka, his outrageously cantankerous voice recalls Dostoevsky, but his gift for lacerating, lyrical, provocative prose is i...
Community Reviews Summary of 363 reviews
Moods
challenging 46%
dark 40%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
funny 13%
inspiring 6%
tense 6%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 61% | No: 38%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | No: 38%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.