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The Dead Are Silent by Arthur Schnitzler

laura_21's review

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dark reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

dennesseewilliams's review

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5.0

Warum ist Arthur Schnitzler eigentlich so unbekannt? Meiner Meinung nach einer der besten deutschsprachigen Schriftsteller überhaupt. Diese Kurzgeschichte ist Beweis genug.

lnatal's review

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3.0

Opening lines:
HE could endure the quiet waiting in the carriage no longer; it was easier to get out and walk up and down. It was now dark; the few scattered lamps in the narrow side street quivered uneasily in the wind. The rain had stopped, the sidewalks were almost dry, but the rough-paved roadway was still moist, and little pools gleamed here and there.


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