Der Hirtenstern by Alan Hollinghurst

Der Hirtenstern

Alan Hollinghurst with Joachim Bartholomae (Translator)

600 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

Auf der Suche nach einem Neuanfang siedelt Edward Manners aus der englischen Provinz nach Belgien über. Sein neuer Job als Privatlehrer interessiert den verhinderten Schriftsteller zunächst weniger als die schummerigen Kneipen und sexuellen Refugi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
dark 60%
tense 60%
challenging 40%
reflective 40%
emotional 20%
informative 20%
relaxing 20%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.5

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