Skylark by Péter Esterházy, Dezső Kosztolányi, Richard Aczel

222 pages first pub 1924 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

It is 1900, give or take a few years. The Vajkays—call them Mother and Father—live in Sárszeg, a dead-end burg in the provincial heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Father retired some years ago to devote his days to genealogical research and qu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 50%
dark 33%
inspiring 33%
funny 16%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 16%
sad 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.86

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