192 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156155519
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 31 October 1991
Description
The setting is Danzig during World War II. The narrator recalls a boyhood scene in which a black cat pounces on his friend Mahlke's "mouse"-his prominent Adam's apple. This incident sets off a wild series of events that ultimately leads to Mahlke'...
Community Reviews Summary of 227 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
sad 27%
emotional 16%
funny 11%
informative 11%
mysterious 11%
tense 11%
dark 5%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body shaming, ExcrementModerate
Death, War, Death of parentMinor
Child abuse, Genocide, Infidelity
192 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156155519
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 31 October 1991
Description
The setting is Danzig during World War II. The narrator recalls a boyhood scene in which a black cat pounces on his friend Mahlke's "mouse"-his prominent Adam's apple. This incident sets off a wild series of events that ultimately leads to Mahlke'...
Community Reviews Summary of 227 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
sad 27%
emotional 16%
funny 11%
informative 11%
mysterious 11%
tense 11%
dark 5%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body shaming, ExcrementModerate
Death, War, Death of parentMinor
Child abuse, Genocide, Infidelity