Der Vorleser by Bernhard Schlink

Der Vorleser

Bernhard Schlink

258 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

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Moods

reflective 72%
emotional 59%
dark 55%
sad 44%
challenging 35%
tense 24%
informative 16%
mysterious 15%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 23%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.63

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