fiction classics reflective slow-paced

272 pages | first published 1963

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Acclaimed entertainer Hans Schnier collapses when his beloved Marie leaves him because he won’t marry her within the Catholic Church. The desertion triggers a searing re-examination of his life—the loss of his sister during the war, the demands of...
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Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
dark 71%
challenging 57%
emotional 57%
sad 57%
funny 42%
lighthearted 14%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

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3.74

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