The Emperor Waltz by Philip Hensher

The Emperor Waltz

Philip Hensher

624 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical challenging informative reflective medium-paced

Description

A novel with three narrative strands: 4th century Rome, Weimar Germany, and late 20th century London. In each place, a small coterie is closely connected and separated from the larger world. In each story, the larger world regards the small coteri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 66%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
informative 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.38

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