181 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400077595
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 10 August 2010
Description
Fiercely observed, often hilarious, and "reminiscent of Ibsen and Strindberg" (The New York Times Book Review), this exquisitely controversial novel was initially banned in its author's homeland. A searing portrayal of Vienna's bourgeoisie, it beg...
Community Reviews Summary of 245 reviews
Moods
funny 71%
dark 56%
challenging 37%
emotional 15%
sad 15%
tense 12%
lighthearted 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 21%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 7% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 42% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SuicideModerate
Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse
181 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400077595
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 10 August 2010
Description
Fiercely observed, often hilarious, and "reminiscent of Ibsen and Strindberg" (The New York Times Book Review), this exquisitely controversial novel was initially banned in its author's homeland. A searing portrayal of Vienna's bourgeoisie, it beg...
Community Reviews Summary of 245 reviews
Moods
funny 71%
dark 56%
challenging 37%
emotional 15%
sad 15%
tense 12%
lighthearted 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 21%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 7% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 42% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SuicideModerate
Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse