After Midnight by Irmgard Keun

After Midnight

Irmgard Keun with Anthea Bell (Translator)

168 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction historical reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Sanna and her ravishing friend Gerti would rather speak of love than politics, but in 1930s Frankfurt, politics cannot be escaped—even in the lady's bathroom. Crossing town one evening to meet up with Gerti's Jewish lover, a blockade cuts off the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 179 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
reflective 44%
sad 44%
tense 44%
challenging 29%
emotional 29%
funny 25%
informative 18%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 7%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 25%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 42% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 33% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 35% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.86

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