The Emigrants by W.G. Sebald

The Emigrants

W.G. Sebald with Michael Hulse (Translator)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced

240 pages | first published 1992

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What initially appears to be a plain account of the lives of Jewish emigrants in Norfolk, Austria, America and Manchester, merges into an overwhelming evocation of the experience of exile and the loss of homeland.
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Summary of 477 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
challenging 61%
emotional 57%
sad 50%
dark 30%
informative 23%
relaxing 15%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 7%
funny 3%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 30%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 6% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 25% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 12% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.94

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