Old Masters: A Comedy by Thomas Bernhard

Old Masters: A Comedy

Thomas Bernhard

256 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction classics literary reflective slow-paced

Description

Old Masters (subtitled A Comedy) is a novel by the Austrian writer Thomas Bernhard, which was first published in 1985. It tells of the life and opinions of Reger, a 'musical philosopher', through the voice of his acquaintance Atzbacher, a 'private...

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Community Reviews Summary of 118 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
dark 50%
funny 50%
challenging 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

4.16

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