The Tobacconist by Robert Seethaler

The Tobacconist

Robert Seethaler

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced

234 pages | first published 2012

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When seventeen-year-old Franz exchanges his home in the idyllic beauty of the Austrian lake district for the bustle of Vienna, his homesickness quickly dissolves amidst the thrum of the city. In his role as apprentice to the elderly tobacconist Ot...
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Summary of 986 reviews

Moods

emotional 58%
reflective 57%
sad 56%
informative 29%
dark 27%
tense 21%
challenging 17%
inspiring 17%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 7%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 30%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 24% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.63

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