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ameliasbooks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Zwei Passagen aus dem Epilog, die mein Empfinden ganz gut widerspiegeln:
»Ich liebe nur die Sprache eines Buches. Es können triviale Dinge darin stehen, oder besser: gar nichts. Ich will keine Protokolle. Auch Taten sind gleichgültig: Die will ich selber erleben oder selber tun.« Diese Aussage liest sich wie eine vorweggenommene Replik auf die später oft geäusserte Kritik, ihre Werke seien handlungsarm und oberflächlich.
So wie die Liebe in den Texten der A.S. wenig Entwicklung zeigt, so statisch sind auch viele ihrer Figuren. Vor lauter Rücksicht auf andere kommen sie, wie die Autorin, nicht zu sich selbst, werden fast starr vor Trauer über das fehlende Lebensglück. Und gleichzeitig wollen sie diese Leere, diesen Zustand der Ohnmacht, weil sie in ihrer Klage darüber die Stimme des Lebens umso stärker zu vernehmen meinen."
Trotzdem mochte ich den Ton sehr, es liegt eine große Melancholie über allem und eine unabwendbare Tragik.
Two passages from the epilogue that reflect my feelings quite well:
»I just love the language of a book. It can contain trivial things, or better: nothing at all. I don't want any records. Actions are also indifferent: I want to experience them myself or do them myself." This statement reads like an anticipated response to the criticism that was often expressed later claiming that her works lack action and are superficial.
Just like love in the texts of A.S. shows little development, many of her characters are quite static. Because of their deference for others, they, like the author, cannot come to terms with themselves and become almost rigid with sadness at the lack of happiness in life. And at the same time they want this emptiness, this state of powerlessness, because in their complaint about it, they believe they can hear the voice of life all the more clearly."
Nevertheless, I really liked the tone, there is a great melancholy about everything and an unavoidable tragedy.
»Ich liebe nur die Sprache eines Buches. Es können triviale Dinge darin stehen, oder besser: gar nichts. Ich will keine Protokolle. Auch Taten sind gleichgültig: Die will ich selber erleben oder selber tun.« Diese Aussage liest sich wie eine vorweggenommene Replik auf die später oft geäusserte Kritik, ihre Werke seien handlungsarm und oberflächlich.
So wie die Liebe in den Texten der A.S. wenig Entwicklung zeigt, so statisch sind auch viele ihrer Figuren. Vor lauter Rücksicht auf andere kommen sie, wie die Autorin, nicht zu sich selbst, werden fast starr vor Trauer über das fehlende Lebensglück. Und gleichzeitig wollen sie diese Leere, diesen Zustand der Ohnmacht, weil sie in ihrer Klage darüber die Stimme des Lebens umso stärker zu vernehmen meinen."
Trotzdem mochte ich den Ton sehr, es liegt eine große Melancholie über allem und eine unabwendbare Tragik.
Two passages from the epilogue that reflect my feelings quite well:
»I just love the language of a book. It can contain trivial things, or better: nothing at all. I don't want any records. Actions are also indifferent: I want to experience them myself or do them myself." This statement reads like an anticipated response to the criticism that was often expressed later claiming that her works lack action and are superficial.
Just like love in the texts of A.S. shows little development, many of her characters are quite static. Because of their deference for others, they, like the author, cannot come to terms with themselves and become almost rigid with sadness at the lack of happiness in life. And at the same time they want this emptiness, this state of powerlessness, because in their complaint about it, they believe they can hear the voice of life all the more clearly."
Nevertheless, I really liked the tone, there is a great melancholy about everything and an unavoidable tragedy.
occasional_owl's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
cashewenemy's review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Interesting mostly for the context behind this novella
lyrischenovelle's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
chettireads's review
4.0
Overall a sentimental love story, but beautifully written. There were so many passages and phrases I wanted to tag and revisit. Definitely a book I will hold onto and read again.
esmevanserra's review against another edition
2.0
i was underwhelmed. a sickly boy falls in love with a mysterious singer with a secret.
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