The Tobacconist by Robert Seethaler

The Tobacconist

Robert Seethaler with Charlotte Collins (Translator)

240 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

From Robert Seethaler, the author of the Man Booker International shortlisted A Whole Life, comes a deeply moving story of ordinary lives profoundly affected by the Third Reich, in the tradition of novels such as Fred Uhlman's classic Reunion, Ber...

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Moods

emotional 58%
reflective 57%
sad 56%
informative 29%
dark 27%
tense 20%
challenging 18%
inspiring 17%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 8%
funny 7%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 30%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 24% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.63

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