The Reader by Bernhard Schlink

The Reader

Bernhard Schlink

224 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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Hailed for its coiled eroticism and the moral claims it makes upon the reader, this mesmerizing novel is a story of love and secrets, horror and compassion, unfolding against the haunted landscape of postwar Germany. When he falls ill on his way h...

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Community Reviews

3.65
based on 19,476 reviews

Moods

reflective: 71%

emotional: 59%

dark: 56%

sad: 45%

challenging: 38%

tense: 25%

informative: 16%

mysterious: 14%

inspiring: 4%

adventurous: 2%

hopeful: 2%

Pace

25% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
21% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
33% of readers chose A mix
58% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

46% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
47% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

82% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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