214 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Originally published in 1942 and now rediscovered to international acclaim, this taut and exquisitely structured novel by the Hungarian master Sandor Marai conjures the melancholy glamour of a decaying empire and the disillusioned wisdom of its la...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,012 reviews
Moods
emotional 52%
mysterious 41%
sad 31%
dark 29%
tense 23%
challenging 16%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismModerate
War
214 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Originally published in 1942 and now rediscovered to international acclaim, this taut and exquisitely structured novel by the Hungarian master Sandor Marai conjures the melancholy glamour of a decaying empire and the disillusioned wisdom of its la...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,012 reviews
Moods
emotional 52%
mysterious 41%
sad 31%
dark 29%
tense 23%
challenging 16%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismModerate
War