Reviews

Embers by Sándor Márai

chomiczeq's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

erikajay's review

3.0

This was a beautifully written book! I read the English translation, so I imagine that the original is even more eloquent. It discusses friendships and life in a way that really makes you think.

Even though this book is already pretty short, I do think it was too long for what it is. It is basically a one-sided conversation from a man explaining to his friend that he knows why the other left 41 years ago. As another reviewer said, I think this would be an excellent short story!

emilyjia5080's review

challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

leotolboom's review against another edition

challenging emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

frunge's review

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

clairedmlg's review against another edition

reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

lindsayaunderwood's review

3.0

Very poetic and a very good story. So many unanswered questions, but I guess that's one of the things that makes it good. Just a very old book so I can't say it was over the top engaging.

evsipepsi's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

claracalymayor's review

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

noillon_'s review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5